Expert Safety, Health, Environmental & Security (SHE&S) - South Bend, IN

Expert Safety, Health, Environmental & Security (SHE&S)

South Bend, IN

The Expert Safety, Health, Environmental & Security (SHE&S) manages processes while ensuring efficient, high-quality production while maintaining safety and regulatory standards. Join our dynamic team and play a key role in overseeing the manufacturing and operations of our enzyme production facility.

Shape your career with us and make an impact in a growing industry.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee plant safety as well as production process / plant improvement engineering projects.

Work with plant personnel on site, safety, maintenance, operations improvements and organizing and monitoring project implementation and completion.

Develop strategies to enhance production and equipment performance, optimize asset utilization, and improve product quality and yield.

Support and act as site local SHE&S expert for both site and process safety.

Support site food safety programs, ensuring ongoing compliance and improvements.

Provides site guidance, direction, training, maintain and report SHE&S KPIs, and ensure accurate reporting of performance metrics.

Manage corporate safety adherence working with regional and corporate dsm-firmenich SHE&S experts.

Provide site guidance and direction for SHE&S.

Support all site SHE&S audits and maintains current knowledge of OSHA and Hygiene laws to guide.

Continue to improve site production processes and safety with understanding of GEMBA and Lean Six Sigma processes.

We Bring

Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.

Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.

Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.

Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.

Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.

Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You Bring :

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field required; Engineering degree preferred (Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering)

Prior experience in a food production environment is preferred.

Prefer previous engineering design experience in process or system improvements not strictly in a SHE environment.

Safety, Health & Environmental knowledgeable required.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient or advanced in basic math, with analytical and statistical reasoning abilities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); SAP experience preferred.

Strong teamwork, autonomy, and accountability skills, with the ability to work in ambiguous situations.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. (Salary : $100k - $120k)

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose : to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.