Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Glanbia is a better nutrition company, home to consumer brands and ingredients that help people around the world feel strong, nourished, and to perform well at any age. Our wide range of dairy and functional proteins offer superior functional properties and excellent nutritional support. US Cheese, together with our joint venture partner, is the leading supplier and marketer of American-style cheddar cheese in the US.

We are hiring an EHS Specialist who will be responsible for all aspects of plant safety, training and environmental programs. This is on onsite position in Clovis, NM.

• Lead all aspects of safety including compliance initiatives, training development, risk assessment, reporting, etc.
• Develop, utilize and monitor site safety and environmental resources to assure success.
• Develop and maintain training programs and a safety culture that promotes a workplace free of injuries, i.e. emergency response, qualified electrical, PSM, respiratory protection, etc.
• Evaluates utilization of corporate training process and material in conjunction with local needs.
• Develop and coordinate plan to update and maintain all plant training including work instructions and condition sheets.
• Work closely with Director of Environmental Health and Safety to implement company initiative and to lead change.
• Perform hazard analysis within plant location and assists plant management teams in the development and execution of action plans for the improvement of safety and environmental performance.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Comply with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety or Industrial Hygiene or similar field
• 3-5 years of plant experience in related industry / manufacturing environment
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.