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Danone

Senior Manager, Health and Safety

Danone, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201


About the Job:

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a

Senior Manager, Health and Safety

which is a hybrid role based in one of our plant locations or HQ offices.

The Senior Manager Health and Safety (Corporate) is responsible for the development and execution of safety, and health compliance, management and continuous improvement for our Danone North America Manufacturing, Research & Innovation (R&I) sites and other business locations across Danone North America.

In this role, you will assist with strategy development and implementation of health and safety technical programs, standards, and processes (including digital) to recognize and reduce risk within the Network. You will actively engage with all Health and Safety professionals within the Danone health and safety network to ensure strategic plan execution. You will also create and implement health and safety programs to support an interdependent safety culture and will have a major role in the execution and improvement of programs such as WISE2, WiseR, Network Employee H&S Engagement, Ergonomic Innovation, Industrial Hygiene, Behavior Based Safety, Employee Wellness, etc. which will drive improved health and safety performance and efficiencies. You will be the owner and internal subject matter expert for all health and safety digital systems.

The incumbent is successful through strong leadership and communication, vision, and organization/planning to ensure these goals are accomplished in a professional, fast paced atmosphere that enhances Company social responsibility and economic viability.

Responsibilities:

Support the development of the health and safety short and long-term strategy.

Develop and implement health and safety tools, programs, standards, policies, procedures and best practice techniques, cost effectively and efficiently across all Danone North America locations.

Be an active participant in the IWS Environmental, Health and Safety Pillar for North American Region.

Support sites in managing health and safety compliance issues, concerns, regulatory issues.

Ensure locations maintain ongoing compliance with local, state and company health and safety standards.

Lead the incident investigation review process for all health and safety related incidents.

Support the plants in active injury management processes.

Provide regular communication and updates to locations on health and safety lessons learned.

Support the execution and improvement of programs such as WISE2, WiseR, health and safety risk assessment and mitigation.

Act as the administrator for all health and safety digital systems.

Manages health, and safety data, metrics, and reporting for Danone North America.

Develop and distribute weekly Environmental, Health and Safety “toolbox talks.”

Actively engage with all Health and Safety professionals within the Danone North America network.

Participate in supporting the efforts of the Global Health and Safety Leadership Team.

Participate and Lead culture and compliance assessment audits at multiple Danone North America locations.

Support and help network locations with case management of Workers Compensation claims.

The base compensation range for this position is

$120k - $140k

commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave.

About You:

You have a bachelors or master's degree in safety, environmental health, chemistry or a related field, required.

You have 8+ years of EHS experience (plant, distribution, service organization, corporate, etc.), required.

You must be knowledgeable with OSHA and EPA regulations.

You have strong verbal and written communication skills.

You have exceptional leadership skills and ability to mentor and motivate.

You are a change agent and able to drive process improvements and cultural change.

You have knowledge of applicable federal, state and company environmental, health and safety regulations.

You are able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.

You are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

You have good computer skills and are proficient in MS Office products.

You have strong organizational skills and can work well under pressure.

You have the highest level of integrity and ethics.

You are comfortable working in typical office and manufacturing environment.

You are able to travel up to 50%, which could include travel on weekends.

About Us:

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world.

Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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