Health & Safety Senior Specialist

About the role

Join our team at Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer, as a Senior Health & Safety Specialist in Owensboro, KY. As part of a revolutionary change, you will be responsible for reviewing and updating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with global standards and local regulations. You will also assist in root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents, develop and deliver safety training programs, and lead projects to enhance safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Review and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with global standards and local regulations
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents and recommend effective corrective actions
• Develop, update, and deliver safety training programs and materials
• Assist in the implementation and coordination of safety policies, programs, and best practices
• Collaborate with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), management, employees, and contractors to promote safety initiatives
• Lead and support projects that enhance safety culture and drive continuous improvement
• Work with leadership within a union environment to support effective solutions
• Collect, track, and maintain safety data for regulatory compliance and reporting
• Conduct workplace assessments and recommend corrective actions to address risks
• Coordinate follow-ups to ensure timely resolution of identified issues
• Maintain accurate health and safety records within centralized systems

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in Health & Safety
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with computer systems and data tracking tools
• Ability to take initiative and work independently within assigned scope
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in various environments, including dusty conditions, temperature extremes, and production areas
• Prolonged periods of sitting, with occasional walking across work areas
• Climb stairs or ladders and lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• Clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization
• Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with occasional weekend work

Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus (applicable based on level of position)
• Great medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Incredible wellness benefits

What We Offer

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, and much more!

What's 'Nice To Have'

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees. PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.