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.

Under the direction of the Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, the Safety Specialist is responsible to inspect work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations. This position will work to create and enforce a culture of safety within Barry Callebaut. Responsibilities also include documenting safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures, and maintaining safety equipment supply and availability. Act as site contact for EHS related matters. 

Key responsibilities include: 

Analyze safety components and programs to ensure compliance with corporate policies

Maintain and report KPI lost time accidents, near miss and safety talks

Designing action plans for continuous improvements in KPI measures

Coordinate management systems to motivate and train employees for active participation in Safety and Environmental programs

Understand and keep current with OSHA and other governmental regulations

Communicating with other departments relating to Environmental, Safety and Health activities

Review subcontractor safety guidelines and practices to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory policies

Review PPE standards and establish engineering controls where feasible to supplement PPE effectiveness 

Organize plant Safety Committee, review committee audits and findings, and implement recommendations as applicable

Maintain and develop fire prevention, alarm, and emergency response systems and plans 

Review training programs for employees to ensure training certifications are adequate and current 

Review new equipment installations for compliance with OSHA and environmental compliance 

Coordinate LOTO and other pertinent maintenance procedures with Maintenance Manager for compliance 

Verify testing by outside contractors of environmental, fire, and safety systems as required by permit and regulations. 

Oversight of contractors on the job and to maintain safety (fire and security alarms).

Provide support to all employees 

Supervises field safety compliance by ensuring the company is fulfilling labor safety policies as well as the policies of our customers. 

Conducts safety classes such as Forklift Certification, as well as new hire safety orientations. 

Inspect working conditions in manufacturing sites to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations 

Perform safety audits, job hazard analysis, risk assessments and incident investigations 

Advise and assist in the development and implementation of plans, policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure safety programs are aligned with company and site goals. 

Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues 

Intervene in unsafe activities or operations 

Facilitate implementation of safety programs and required EHS standards 

Act as the site contact for safety related matters 

Documents and maintain records of all incidents including near misses  

Facilitate root cause analysis and action plan development for all recordable incidents  

Conduct regular safety tours and safety talks and document attendance  

Track the progress of action plans and provide updates to management team 

Coordinate with HR to ensure required training is assigned and completed by employees  

Perform all other related duties 

 

About you:

 

 Associate Degree in Occupational, Health & Safety sciences or other related fields or minimum of 3 years experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety position; Technical writing a plus 

Over three years experience in the manufacturing environment; food manufacturing is a plus 

Ability to multi-task and work independently 

Team player with good communication skills 

Experience in RCA’s or internal investigations 

Computer skills in Microsoft and Google Suite

Knowledge of OSHA standards 

OSHA 10hr Certification preferred 

Must be able to lift 50lbs unassisted  

Must be flexible to work off-shift hours when needed 

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.