Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise - always inspiring more...

Your role

Development and implement plant procedures involving associate and plant safety
Develop and manage all relevant EHS programs applicable to the site.
Audit plant safety and health program to ensure compliance with all company, local, state and federal regulations.
Primary person responsible for SAI360 to include entering and monitoring events and ensuring actions are closed timely.
Conduct safety meetings and ensure that plant personnel are adequately trained in plant safety and health procedures.
Maintain and audit all safety records and inspections to include but not limited to licensed PIT operators, approved company driver list, annual lockout audits, weekly/monthly inspections of ladders, eyewash stations, forklifts & pallet jacks, etc.
Lead Incident and Injury Investigations, guide the team in root cause analysis, and follow up on corrective actions and preventative measures.
Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings.
Maintain and update all Job Safety Analysis & ADA Job Descriptions.
Maintain SDS binders and conduct annual audit of SDSs.
Semi-annual inspections of PFAS equipment.
Manage Contractor Safety Program.
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Attend seminars, lectures, meetings and professional conferences as required.
Sources and maintains inventory of required safety supplies and PPE.

* 4 yr. degree preferred with 5 years of EHS experience preferred
* This position requires formal training in OSHA standards, and previous experience in adult training.
* Must have experience with Microsoft Office.
* Previous experience in plant operations and preferred experience in manufacturing safety programs.
* Excellent communication skills can speak effectively before large and small groups, able to maintain confidentiality, and maintain integrity under pressure.
* Strong leadership skills, be a strategic thinker, multi-task and self-driven, while working well with peers and associates at all levels.
* A good work ethic and positive attitude

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.