Your Opportunity as the Specialist, Health, Safety and Environmental

You will be able to lead and contribute in meaningful ways at our new McCalla, AL facility, where we produce the well-known Uncrustables sandwiches. With support of the HS&E Team, you will support the development, implementation, and administration of our plant's safety and environmental programs and policies in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines.

Location: McCalla, AL

Work Arrangements: 100% onsite

In this role you will:

Ensure that an environment of continuous improvement is pursued in the development of health, safety, and environmental systems

Build technical knowledge and insight to Federal, State and Local laws and regulations, and company standards for personnel, plant and environmental, health and safety

Support the implementation of the HS&E strategy and master plan for the entirety of the McCalla facility

Administer safety and environmental programs and/or trainings at the facility

Develop relationships with various operations departments to understand processes and potential hazards associated with their equipment and day-to-day responsibilities

Ensure plant safety and environmental inspections are executed, safety risks are being eliminated, and employees are following safe work practices

Lead and serve as a training resource for the incident investigation process

Coach departments on investigating and reporting work-related incidents, injuries, first-aids, and near misses and ensure investigations and follow-ups are complete

Maintain metrics for safety and environmental monthly reporting

Serve as alternate emergency contact and severe weather coordinator for environmental and safety emergencies

Coordinate materials for the McCalla site audits related to safety and/or environmental standards and regulations

Maintain all OSHA recordkeeping requirements and serve as alternate host for OSHA Compliance visits

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a safety or environmental related field

2+ years' experience in a safety and/or environmental role

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Demonstrated knowledge of safety and environmental regulations (including OSHA, ADEM, EPA)

Strong communication and leadership skills with a proven ability to influence and direct others

Ability to prioritize work in a high demand work environment and effectively manage projects to completion 

Strong organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to be decisive, proactive and strategic in decision making

Proven ability to implement changes in an operational environment 

Computer literacy and proficiency in plant systems as well as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

Willingness to work flexible hours to best meet the needs of the business 

Ability to physically navigate the manufacturing floor to conduct assessments and reviews

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: 

Experience working in food manufacturing or a consumer packaged goods facility

Learn more about working at Smucker:  

Our Total Rewards Benefits Program  ​

Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business  

Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity  

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