Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients, and functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry, and producers of dietary supplements and pet food. With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations worldwide.

About the role

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plant procedures involving associate and plant safety.
• Develop and manage all relevant EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) programs applicable to the site.
• Audit plant safety and health programs to ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serve as the primary person responsible for SAI360, including entering and monitoring events and ensuring actions are closed in a timely manner.
• Conduct safety meetings and ensure that plant personnel are adequately trained in plant safety and health procedures.
• Maintain and audit all safety records and inspections, including but not limited to licensed PIT operators, approved company driver list, annual lockout audits, weekly/monthly inspections of ladders, eyewash stations, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Lead incident and injury investigations, guide the team in root cause analysis, and follow up on corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings.
• Maintain and update all Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and ADA Job Descriptions.
• Maintain SDS (Safety Data Sheet) binders and conduct annual audits of SDSs.
• Perform semi-annual inspections of PFAS equipment.
• Manage the Contractor Safety Program.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Attend seminars, lectures, meetings, and professional conferences as required.
• Source and maintain inventory of required safety supplies and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Requirements

• 4-year degree preferred with 5 years of EHS experience preferred.
• Formal training in OSHA standards and previous experience in adult training.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in plant operations and preferred experience in manufacturing safety programs.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to speak effectively before large and small groups, maintain confidentiality, and uphold integrity under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills; strategic thinker, ability to multi-task, self-driven, and work well with peers and associates at all levels.
• A good work ethic and positive attitude.

Benefits

Become part of an open and transparent culture that offers opportunities to flourish and develop inspiring experiences contributing to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries. Symrise fuels strong company growth above market rates, making it an excellent place to develop your career.