EHS Specialist

About the role: 

Under the direction of the Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, the EHS Specialist is responsible for inspecting 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: 

• Ensure compliance with corporate safety policies and OSHA/environmental regulations through daily safety audits and inspections on the plant floor.
• Track, maintain, and report key safety KPIs, including lost time accidents, near misses, safety talks, and incident trends.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety performance and KPI results.
• Lead day-to-day safety activities, with strong floor presence, focusing on LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, and other core safety programs.
• Review, update, and develop safety documentation, policies, and procedures to bring the facility into full regulatory compliance.
• Conduct safety audits, job hazard analyses (JHA), risk assessments, and incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training, including new hire orientations, forklift certification, and required EHS programs.
• Serve as the site point of contact for safety-related matters and collaborate with leadership, HR, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor safety compliance, including fire protection, security alarms, and environmental systems.
• Manage PPE standards, implement engineering controls where feasible, and verify compliance with safety requirements.
• Organize and support the plant Safety Committee, implement audit findings, and track action plan progress.
• Support emergency preparedness initiatives, including fire prevention, emergency response plans, and the development of a spill response team.

About you:

• Associate Degree in Occupational, Health & Safety sciences or other related fields, or a minimum of 3 years experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety position; Technical writing a plus 
• Over three years of experience in the manufacturing environment; food manufacturing is a plus 
• Ability to multitask and work independently 
• Team player with good communication skills 
• Experience in RCAs or internal investigations 
• Computer skills in Microsoft and Google Suite
• Knowledge of OSHA standards 
• OSHA 10hr Certification preferred 

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.