Lead Specialist, SHE, Office & Labs, India

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At dsm-firmenich we strive to achieve a world where you don't have to choose between taste, texture, or health - and can enjoy it all. Our innovative ingredients, expertise, and solutions bridge the gap between the delicious, the nutritious, and the sustainable.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Overview of the role:

To lead and operationalize Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) management system to improve on SHE awareness and culture at Offices and Labs in India.

1. SHE Compliance & Implementation

• Lead the implementation of dsm-firmenich global/regional SHE requirements at Offices and Labs in India.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and dsm-firmenich standards, prioritizing the higher requirement.
• Coordinate with labs and contractors to roll out SHE programs and communicate updates effectively.

2. Inspections, Audits & Risk Management

• Conduct and monitor SHE inspections, observation tours, and compile monthly status reports.
• Support vendor, customer, and regulatory audits, including maintaining required regulatory licenses.
• Liaise with facility management and government bodies for inspections and compliance.

3. Incident Management & Reporting

• Ensure timely SHE incident reporting and facilitate investigations and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Classify and register incidents, assign corrective actions, and monitor closure through Close the loop initiatives.
• Share key learnings and improvement measures across the organization.

4. Training, Communication & Engagement

• Conduct SHE trainings, including induction for new hires and safety-related sessions for employees.
• Promote health and wellness initiatives such as ergonomics assessments and wellbeing programs.
• Actively engage in SHE networks and cascade learnings to local teams.

5. Documentation & Regulatory Support

• Maintain up-to-date SHE SOPs, records, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure Emergency Response Plans are maintained, and conduct drills and related trainings regularly.
• Support periodic review and updates of SHE risk assessments and mitigation plans.

6. Monitoring, Follow-up & Continuous Improvement

• Track and follow up on SHE action items with respective departments.
• Oversee gap closure processes, verify SHE implementation at site level, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Periodically evaluate SHE performance to drive safety culture enhancement.

We bring

• A team of diverse employees who aren't afraid to think outside of the box.
• A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.
• The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.
• A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand.
• A caring and supportive environment where you're empowered to grow and share your ideas.

You Bring:

Position Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Chemistry or Environmental Health & Safety discipline preferred
• Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health (Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety)

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience as Workplace Safety & Health Officer / Workplace Safety & Health Coordinator with reputed organization.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people from different countries

Expectation:

• Manage offices and labs across all BU's in Mumbai/Gurugram / Kochi / Bangalore

Theapplicationprocess:

Shradha Tiwari

EqualOpportunitiesCommitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion becausewhenpeople feelengagedand empowered,their creativityandinnovation drives unprecedented progress.We aimto buildaworkplace whereopportunity really is equal,soeveryonecanthrive.Wedonotdiscriminate: there'sa place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. Dsm-firmenich isanEqual Opportunityand Affirmative ActionEmployer. dsm-firmenich peopleareasdiverseas ourcustomers. For us that includesa commitmenttoensuring equal employmentopportunitiesfor alljob applicantsand employees.Employment decisions are baseduponjob-related reasons regardless ofan applicant'srace, color, religion,sex,sexualorientation,gender identity,age,nationalorigin,disability, maritalstatus, geneticinformation, protectedveteranstatus, oranyotherstatusprotected by law.Wearecommittedto providingreasonable supportfordisabledapplicants in our recruiting process.Shouldyouneedassistance, andarecomfortabletosharethis, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than 12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.