Process Safety, Health, Environmental & Security Engineer - South Bend, IN

Process Safety, Health, Environmental & Security Engineer (SHE&S)

South Bend, IN 

The Process Safety, Health, Environmental & Security Engineer 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.