SHE Manager

About the role

At Louis Dreyfus Company, safety is more than a priority, it is a core value. We're looking for an experienced Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Manager to lead and strengthen our SHE programs at our soybean processing and biodiesel facility in Claypool, Indiana. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our people, operations, and community by fostering a strong safety culture, driving environmental stewardship, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the site. You'll partner closely with plant leadership and employees to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment while supporting the continued growth and success of the facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain written safety, health & environmental programs.
• Develop and provide training to plant employees on safety, health & environmental procedures.
• Investigate safety, health, and environmental incidents.
• Conduct audits of the facility to ensure operations meet safety, health & environmental requirements.
• Ensure that site environmental permits are current and accurate.
• Prepare and submit safety and environmental regulatory reports as required.
• Develop and implement a Process Safety Management program.
• Monitor safety, health & environmental performance and develop strategies for improvement.
• Assist with the development and implementation of site security and DOT requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of company drug/alcohol and pre-employment medical examination policies.

Qualifications

Basic: BS degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred: BS in a technical field or professional certification.

Experience

Preferred: Experience working in the soybean processing industry and 5-10 years progressive experience in SHE.

Skills & Abilities

Basic qualifications:

• Knowledge of Process Safety Management.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to the facility operates (e.g., OSHA, EPA, USDA, DOT).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Excel and MS Word).
• Ability to work in an environment that may contain grain dust or flammable liquids.
• Ability to climb stairs, use ladders, work at heights, enter confined spaces, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, crawling, and bending.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Working conditions

• Equipment used: Typical office equipment (PC, telephone, fax machine, copy machine) and safety and environmental testing equipment.
• Climate-controlled office environment, plant environment, outside in all climate conditions.
• The extension of regular working hours is occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or respond to emergencies.
• Some travel required for seminars, to meet with regulatory officials, and to visit other plant locations.
• Work in an environment where gases, vapors, dust, noise and odors are present.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be worn as required.

Supervision & accountability

• No direct supervisory responsibility, but will have indirect supervisory role as member of the management team.
• Is accountable for the development and implementation of programs that meet safety, health & environmental strategies.
• Utilizes a broad understanding of federal and state government regulations relating to plant operations.
• Provides support to the plant manager for compliance with Company standards and regulatory safety, health & environmental regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).
• Dynamic and stimulating international environment with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.