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Health Safety Specialist

Consumer Brands Safety, health, environment, quality (SHEQ) United States, St. Louis, MO, MO Full Time Regular

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About this Position

At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil, 'all, Loctite, Snuggle, and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit - where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety for the St. Louis plant. The Health & Safety Specialist is the leader and point of contact for internal, external, regulatory audits.
• EHS Program Development and Management-develops & implements site programs, policies & procedures conforming to Henkel EHS mandates. Evaluates proposed projects & new chemicals for EHS compliance.
• Conducts safety inspections, ensuring documentation & corrective actions for deficiencies. Investigates incidents/accidents/near misses, determines root causes & implements corrective action plans.
• Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Compliance-Lead projects for continuous improvement in the "Zero Incident Safety Culture" program, manage 5S Culture, ensuring a zero-incident EHS culture site wide.
• Coordinates care for employees' injuries and illnesses and administers First Aid for Employees injuries.
• Establishes, processes and maintains injury files for all injuries requiring medical treatment. Processes and forwards First report of injury to the State Industrial Commissioner as dictated by State Law.
• Administer Worker's Compensation and investigate occupational injuries and accidents.
• Prepare Safety reports to satisfy OSHA and specific safety requirements and maintains the OSHA Log.
• Develop and implement safety programs as assigned for the plant.
• Provides training or resources for CPR and First Aid Training and health-oriented learning and wellness programs, including a health fair.

What makes you a good fit

• Strong Analytical and communication skills - demonstrated ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization.
• A Bachelor's degree in Safety and health or similar required
• 5 plus years of experience in Safety and Health in a manufacturing environment.
• Certifications, if not current, will need to be obtained for CPR instructor, Pulmonary Function Testing, and in Occupational Heating Conservation.
• Fundamental Skills in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Visio and Power BI reporting are preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA and safety regulations and procedures
• Experience with Respirator Fit Testing
• Experience in performing and / or evaluating audiograms.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, Environmental Science, or other related discipline with 5-7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Information Management/Computer Skills - has solid knowledge in the use and features of the suite of Microsoft packages (especially Access and Excel).
• Communications - is able to communicate (verbal and written) clearly, accurately and effectively in formal and informal settings.
• Interpersonal - knows how to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with managers and employees at all levels.
• Personal Effectiveness - can be counted on to honor commitments and follow through.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The hourly pay range for this role is $88,000.000 and $100,000.00. This range reflects the good‑faith minimum and maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. This role is classified as non‑exempt, and employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. In addition to the hourly wage, employees in this position may be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms of compensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as the candidate's skills, experience, training, certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 26097683

Job Locations: United States, MO, St. Louis, MO

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.

Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

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FAQ

I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?

Yes - simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

The job offer is written in English - should I write my application in English as well?

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the 'rule' is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.

Our "Triple Two" philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.

Here you will get further information on our training programs.

Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.

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