Health, Safety & Environment Specialist - Cleveland, TN - Onsite

Position Overview

Location: Cleveland, TN

Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist at Mars Wrigley – CLV Site

This onsite position supports a 24/7 manufacturing site. The Site HSE Specialist reports to the Site HSE Manager and is responsible for the development, management, and execution of Safety, Environmental & Security programs within the confines of the manufacturing site. This critical role provides technical assistance in implementing workplace HSE programs, ensuring compliance, and supporting day-to-day operations. Successful candidates must be able to flex schedule as needed to meet site requirements and understand the interrelationship between safety, productivity, profits, associate engagement, and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a continuous “audit ready” state of compliance with company and governmental HSE standards.
• Develop and deploy Company HSE standards as applicable to the site.
• Ensure timely Environmental Permit Compliance including Air, Stormwater, Water, Spill Control, and Wastewater protocols.
• Manage hazardous waste activities to ensure 100% compliance with regulations.
• Update and maintain onsite environmental manuals per Mars standards and schedule.
• Deploy site-specific HSE programs and plans to position the site as best-in-class.
• Deliver training and coaching so that all site associates understand HSE expectations.
• Implement risk assessment and prediction processes with appropriate mitigation measures.
• Investigate all HSE incidents, perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health and Wellness Management to ensure effective injury case management.
• Provide technical expertise and coaching for capital project reviews and risk management.
• Use a data-driven approach to manage and adjust site HSE strategies and communicate performance.
• Collaborate with temporary labor management to meet HSE goals.
• Lead risk reduction reviews of process hazards and combustible dust issues.
• Ensure the Plant Emergency Organization is prepared for HSE emergencies.
• Oversee Industrial Hygiene Risk improvement including ergonomics, respirable dust, noise, and chemical exposure monitoring.
• Coordinate Employee Engagement Committees to enhance safety and environmental performance.
• Manage the Contractor Safety program, ensuring proper oversight of contractor activities.
• Oversee site security requirements, execute security training, and manage access control procedures.
• Support the Mars Global Security Program via implementation of best practices.
• Manage risk management activities associated with asset conservation and property loss control.
• Collaborate with third-party risk control experts to maintain favorable insurance ratings.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma AND 5 years of manufacturing experience in implementing safety, environmental, and/or industrial hygiene programs, OR a Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving safety or environmental systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and expertise with EPA, OSHA, and DOT standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, job hazard analysis, and Process Hazards Analysis.
• Basic knowledge of food manufacturing processes and GMP.

Benefits & Perks

• Work with diverse and talented Associates guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company dedicated to building a better tomorrow.
• Receive best-in-class learning and development support including access to in-house Mars University.
• Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.