Safety Health & Environmental Specialist – Medford, WI Full Time

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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About The Role

The Specialist Facility SH&E promotes excellence in Safety, Health, and Environmental Sustainability at the site by providing SH&E guidance, support, and training. This role ensures daily compliance with applicable government laws/regulations as well as company policies. The Specialist completes and maintains assessments to identify hazards and partners with onsite teams to develop and execute action plans to eliminate identified hazards.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a culture where Safety, Health, and Environmental Sustainability are ingrained as a core value.
• Coordinate, support, and/or facilitate SH&E training to ensure compliance and competency.
• Provide support, guidance, and leadership for site SH&E programs.
• Provide guidance and oversight of incident investigations; ensure follow-up actions are completed and records/documentation are maintained.
• Analyze SH&E conditions and recommend changes to continuously improve facility performance; participate on the SH&E committee.
• Conduct risk assessments for existing jobs and for new equipment/processes.
• Maintain an “audit-ready” state of compliance with internal SH&E policies/procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Implement processes and SOPs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements related to worker safety and environmental protection.
• Maintain and report accurate SH&E data and metrics at the site and in designated systems.
• Ensure day-to-day compliance with applicable Security and SH&E guidelines.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct report to: Manager Facility/Regional SH&E
• Dotted-line report to: Manager Factory

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in safety, health, environmental, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in a Safety & Health role (or related field) in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements; ability to interpret and communicate applicable regulations.
• Ability to make well-informed decisions in routine and non-routine situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally to influence outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail- and results-oriented.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional SH&E certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, OHST, NEBOSH).
• Understanding of ISO 14001, OHSAS/ISO 45001, LEAN, and TPM concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a team environment.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment.

Key Relationships

• Partner with site functions including HR, Engineering, Industrial Services, Operations, Maintenance, TAG, and Operations Excellence to ensure SH&E policies and practices are followed.
• Collaborate with contractors for pre-work safety planning and other SH&E items.
• Support SH&E interactions with suppliers/service providers; may assist with regulatory authority interactions in partnership with the Manager Facility/Regional SH&E.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Job Requisition: 397159

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