About the role:
Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company that has embraced the vision to delight its customers while out-performing its competitors, a business that is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values, and of course, loving chocolate.
The SHE Coordinator will report to and assist the SHE Manager and will play a vital role in ensuring that practices, rules, policies, and regulations related to health and safety standards and specifications at Barry Callebaut are in place and being followed.
Key responsibilities include:
Helps administer the Environmental, Health, and Safety systems for the facility and assists in ensuring adherence to EHS regulations. Conducts new employee safety orientation and follow-up. Participates in and leads safety committee meetings, develops meeting agendas, takes meeting minutes, organizes audits, and implements recommendations as applicable. Assist with accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and manage/track completion of action items. Participate in the continued development and implementation of Barry Callebaut safety programs, such as lockout/tagout, fire protection, and other OSHA safety compliance programs. Assist in identifying potential hazards, conducting risk assessments, and recommending corrective actions. Participate in monthly safety and environmental inspections, including stormwater, SPCC, and audits. Track and report on selected safety KPI’s to the SHE Manager. Educate employees on safety standards and expectations, as well as safe machinery operation. Assist the SHE Manager with all safety-related meetings, projects, research, recordkeeping, training, and document management. Maintain fire extinguisher, AED, ladder, and eyewash monthly and annual inspection checks.
About you:
High school diploma, or equivalent, required. A bachelor's degree or associate’s degree in a discipline such as Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Studies is preferred. 1-3 years of safety-related work experience and OSHA 30 certification strongly preferred. Knowledge of federal, state, and industry safety requirements, such as OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and applicable environmental regulations, is required. Working hours: Monday to Friday, but sometimes you need to be available to work on the third shift. Working experience with Google, Microsoft office. Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Detail-oriented, proactive, and responsive work, be dependable and organized with good record-keeping and retrieval skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal, public speaking, and conducting presentations.
What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Paid time off, plus generous holiday time Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum! Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.