Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Description

We are a leading food and agri-business, supplying food ingredients, feed, and fiber to over 19,800 customers who range from multi-national, world famous brands to small family run businesses.

Each customer depends on us to provide goods and services that are safe, on-time and consistently in line with the required specification. They also rely on us to help them innovate and create new opportunities.

Established in 1989, and now listed on the Singapore Exchange, our team of 74,500 full-time, seasonal, and contract employees have built leadership positions in many of our businesses such as Cocoa, Coffee, Edible Nuts and Spices.

As well as growing crops in our own orchards and estates, and sourcing from around 4.8 million farmers globally, we operate over 160 processing facilities, and through our 14 innovation centers. We develop ingredients and find solutions for our customers. Our value chain spans over 60 countries. We also provide support services including risk management solutions and agri-logistics.

ofi is a global leader offering naturally good food & beverage ingredients and solutions. At the forefront of consumer trends, we provide manufacturers and retailers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is part of that delight. From plant to palate, we take care of the ingredients. We are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. We add value through our unique manufacturing footprint and natural, delicious and nutritious products. Our fresh ideas help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices to create naturally healthy and delicious food & beverage products. Whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the EHS Supervisor, the SHS Coordinator will work with employees and leadership to ensure all employees are trained on safety procedures as well as daily follow up to ensure proper PPE use.  The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to compete tasks with little to no supervision.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure that all plant safety policies and procedures reflect OSHA and ofi requirements and are uniformly enforced.
• Ensure that all plant safety policies and procedures reflect current federal and state regulatory agencies and ofi requirements and are uniformly enforced.
• Occasionally train and maintain records of managers and supervisor’s regarding their responsibilities within the plant safety programs.
• Function as the liaison to management for the safety committee.
• Investigate loss and near loss incidents.
• Provide necessary safety and OSHA training to all employees.
• Perform routine safety and environmental audits of the plant as required by regulations and the ofi policy.
• Assist plant management in training personnel within their specific departments.
• Interact with all members of the plant team to promote a safety and friendly culture.
• Maintain Subject Matter Expertise in Health, Safety and Environment.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of safety equipment.
• Perform safety orientation for New hires.
• Works collaboratively on a team to ensure an injury-free work environment.
• Works collaboratively with regulatory agencies and customers.
• Communicates well, both orally and written.
• Listens to concerns and suggestions from team members and provides timely feedback.
• Understands matters related to and relative to safety matters and issues.
• Provides guidance and counsel to others.
• Must effectively organize, coordinate and execute.
• Assist in development and / or executing strategic plans to meet departmental and organizational goals while complying with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Olam provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at : US-Talent.Acquisition@olamnet.com

At Olam, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.