What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Safety Lead position at FrieslandCampina?
Are you passionate about creating a workplace where safety comes first?
FrieslandCampina is seeking an EHS Safety Lead to help drive a proactive safety culture across our manufacturing operation. In this highly visible role, you'll partner with employees and leaders to identify risks, strengthen safety awareness, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives that protect our people, products, and environment.
If you're a hands-on safety professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and making a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
As the EHS Safety Lead, you'll serve as a key resource for site safety programs and compliance efforts. You'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership teams to support a safe, responsible, and high-performing manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do- Support the implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures
- Conduct safety inspections, audits, behavioral observations, and risk assessments
- Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up
- Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, GMP requirements, and company safety standards
- Deliver safety training, new employee onboarding, and toolbox talks
- Track and analyze safety metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Champion hazard identification and proactive reporting throughout the facility
- Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen safety performance and accountability
- Support emergency response planning, preparedness activities, and drills
- Help drive a culture where every employee takes ownership of safety
- High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
- 3 years of EHS, safety, manufacturing, or industrial experience
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices
- Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
- Effective problem-solving and organizational abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Passion for influencing positive change and continuous improvement
- Acting with integrity and respect
- Building trust and credibility across the organization
- Driving safety awareness and engagement
- Taking initiative to identify and reduce risk
- Collaborating effectively to achieve safe, compliant operations
At FrieslandCampina, we're more than a dairy company. We're a global cooperative owned by more than 14,000 dairy farmers, united by a shared purpose: nourishing people and creating a better future.
As part of the EHS Team, you'll work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Site Leadership to help create an environment where employees can perform their best while returning home safely every day.
Why Join FrieslandCampina?- Be part of a global organization with a strong commitment to people, safety, and sustainability
- Work in a collaborative culture that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Gain opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Make a meaningful impact on employee safety and operational excellence
- Join a company where every voice matters and every individual can influence the bigger picture
At FrieslandCampina, we believe safety is everyone's responsibility and great results come from working together. If you're ready to help shape a stronger safety culture and make a lasting impact, apply today and be part of something greater.
We Value Every Voice
FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all.
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