Coordinator, Safety, Health and Environmental

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.