Bachelor's or Master's degree in EH&S related Science or Engineering field; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
8-10 years of experience in occupational safety within Food, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical Industries; Process Safety Management experience is a plus.
Prior experience in Corporate or Regional roles is essential.
Proven ability to influence and engage leaders across multiple sites.
Demonstrated people management and team-building skills.
Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
High adaptability and willingness to travel frequently.
In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and world-class standards.
Responsibilities
Support sites in identifying and mitigating safety risks, focusing on high-risk operations.
Assist in implementing corporate safety standards and policies at site levels.
Deliver training and coaching to enhance safety culture and competency among local teams.
Act as a coach to plant leadership, embedding safety into daily operations.
Champion initiatives that promote a zero-accidents culture across all operations.
Assist in designing and implementing the Corporate Behavior-Based Safety Program.
Provide safety leadership training to supervisors and frontline leaders to integrate safety into decision-making.
Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
Lead incident investigations and develop corrective actions for safety improvements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
Supportive work environment focused on safety culture.
Flexible work arrangements and travel opportunities.
Engagement in cross-functional collaboration and strategic decision-making.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Corporate Senior Operational Safety Manager is responsible for driving excellence in safety across all plants. This role provides expert guidance and supports local EHS teams and plant leadership in managing safety risks, high-risk operations, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements, as well as Process Safety. The position plays a critical role in supporting corporate EHS programs deployment, conducting audits and implementation of preventive actions. Additionally, this role is instrumental in building a strong safety culture at plants, promoting zero-accidents, developing behavior-based safety programs, and developing safe leadership skills among supervisors and frontline leaders. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong expertise in operational safety and continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Risk Management: Support sites in identifying, assessing, and mitigating safety risks, with a focus on high-risk operations and in alignment with the company's Critical to Life Standards Program and Process Safety Framework.
Program Deployment: Assist in the implementation and integration of corporate safety standards, policies, and programs at sites level.
Training & Coaching: Deliver training sessions and provide coaching to local EHS teams and operational leaders to strengthen safety culture and competency.
Safety Culture Development (Plant-Level Support): Act as a coach and advisor to plant leadership and frontline EHS teams, enabling them to embed safety into daily operations. Provide tools, best practices, and guidance to empower local teams to lead cultural transformation and drive engagement at the shop-floor level
Zero-Accidents Mindset: Champion initiatives and behaviors that support site leaders and local staff on achieving of zero accidents culture, ensuring safety is prioritized in all operations.
Behavior-Based Safety: Assist on the Design of the Corporate Behavior Based Safety Program and supports sites on its implementation.
Safe Leadership Development: Provide safety leadership skills training to supervisors and frontline leaders, ensuring they lead by example and are skilled for integrating safety into daily decision-making.
Auditing: Conduct comprehensive safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, including Balchem Critical to Life Standards.
Incident Analysis: Lead or assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and development of effective corrective and preventive actions.
Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance safety performance, reduce risk exposure, and improve operational controls
Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into operational processes and strategic decision-making.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in an EH&S related Science or Engineering field. Advanced degree or professional certifications are required.
Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in occupational safety within Food, Pharmaceutical or Chemical Industries. Process Safety (PSM) experience is a plus.
Prior experience on Corporate / Regional roles is a must.
Ability to influence and engage leaders, and to coordinate execution across multiple sites is also required.
Demonstrated people management and team building abilities.
Excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills.
High adaptability and willingness to travel.
Deep knowledge of safety regulations, word class standards and best practices.
Strong auditing and incidents investigation skills.
The expected salary for this position is $150,000 - $170,000 annually.
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About Balchem
Balchem Corporation is a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of specialty performance ingredients and products for the food, nutritional, feed, pharmaceutical, medical sterilization and industrial markets. The company operates through four segments: Human Nutrition & Health, Animal Nutrition & Health, Specialty Products and Industrial Products. Balchem was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in New Hampton, New York.
