Apply now »

Regional SHE support specialist

Location: 

San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, MX, 66220

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role:

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which 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 Regional SHE Specialist will play a vital role in implementing BC’s Safety, Health, and Environment Programs in North America. The role will develop and implement training programs to ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations and BC internal standards. This role will support implementing a Safety and Environmental Management System. To continuously improve our safety and environmental performance, this role will collect, analyze, and report on key data. Additionally, he/she will monitor regulatory requirements (mainly focus on US and Canada regulations), collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, and continuously improve our SHE programs.

 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Support the implementation of Barry Callebaut Safety, Health, and Environment Concepts and Programs, as well as regulatory standards, by collaborating with plant teams
  • Track the status of mandatory inspections, permits, testing, and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Develop and conduct training programs to ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, BC programs, and internal rules. Conduct site audits, analyze results, derive and follow up on actions.
  • Manage the closure of critical corrective and preventive actions in the Barry Callebaut CAPA tool
  • Support the implementation of an Environmental Management System (based on ISO), starting with one manufacturing site and then supporting roll-out in more locations
  • Support the sites with environmental risk assessment as needed, focusing on setting improvement actions
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and external partners to stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging regulations.
  • Participate in the development and lead for the sites in scope the implementation of applications and tools supporting the SHE program
  • Assess the performance of SHE programs through data analysis and regular management reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Follow up on SHE Capex investments
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to SHE programs and activities.

 

About you:

  • College degree in Engineering, Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field. A master’s is a plus.
  • 5-7 years working experience in Safety, Health, and Environment.
  • Proven experience in developing and delivering training programs.
  • Strong knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations and best practices.
  • Certification in relevant safety, health, and environmental programs (e.g., OSHA, ISO, WSIB) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulations and mandates (Mexico, USA, Canada is a plus)
  • Experience working with and desirable, additional qualifications in Safety, Health, and Environment:
    • ISO 1400 - Environmental Management System Requirements
    • ISO 45000 Series (Occupational Health & Safety)
  • Project Management experience.
  • ISO 9000 auditor certification is a plus.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, Articulate 360.

 

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • An 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. 

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clicking here.


Job Segment: Compliance, Sustainable Agriculture, Supply Chain, CAPA, Law, Legal, Agriculture, Operations, Management

Apply now »