Description

About Us

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Why Join Us

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
• Work Flexibility
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

Overview

Educates team members as required for their specific roles and hazards which they are exposed to or are responsible for mitigation of, based off OSHA, NFPA, and Ajinomoto safety programs. Confirmation of compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety. Partner with, and advise management, supervisors, employees and the Environmental Representative to ensure compliance with all regulations. Special focus on awareness education as well as annual requirements will be tasked under this role.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  5+ years of experience in the administration of safety programs in a manufacturing facility which included chemical, mechanical and automated machinery
  Experience with regulations, codes, and standards which encompass safety program requirements
  OSHA10 and or 30-hour training for General Industry is required

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  Knowledge of and experience with ISO 45001 Safety (including, OSHA Regulations, ANZI, NFPA, and NIOSH Standards)
  Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, Velocity, Litmos, UKG, etc.)
  Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization, as well as external agencies
  Excellent listening skills
  Ability to multi-task and redirect focus instantly in an emergency situation
  Ability to remain calm in the event of an emergency
  Strong written and verbal communication skills
  Understanding and competency in computer-based applications
  Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects to meet legal and company deadlines
  Able to manage direct reports to achieve safety goals and complete and implement safety projects

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Fast paced bio-chemical/chemical/dry blending manufacturing environment working both in office & plant settings. This position may perform activities in an environment containing hazardous elements and requiring safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. This position may perform activities in an environment containing possible electrical hazards and requires knowledge of electrical safety practices and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, JHAs, and support of the ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 4+ hours a day.
  Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling.
  Occasional lifting of 55 lbs.
  Position holder may be required to drive a car or truck on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Safety Program Administration
  File reports as required by Compliance programs and corporate elements of reporting
  Support, update, and write safety programs to ensure we are keeping employees safe while maintaining legal compliance
  Ajinomoto A-SIS corporate reporting
  Implementation of Safety Objectives and KPl's
  Tracking and Updating OSHA reporting to ITA system
  Management of Computer Based Training Application
  Managing monthly safety meetings
  Managing employee safety committee
  Ensuring all new employee onboarding training is completed
  Reviewing all new MOCs for proper hazards assessment
  Overseeing contractor approval via Gatefeed applications
  Ability to investigate safety incidents with the ability to establish solutions to prevent the incident from occurring again
  Leading RCA for incidents
  Managing plant access controls as required for employees as well as contractors
  Have the ability to be called in after hours to respond to safety incidents or injuries and escort injured employees to medical facilities
  Primary Management of ISO 45001 and assist with ISO 14001 tasks
  Performing ISO required audits, inspections, and drills as scheduled
  Safety, Environmental, and Quality Compliance
  Stay current on professional development as it pertains to the EH&S field
  Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
  Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
  Turn in any hazards as they are identified during work hours to get them corrected as soon as possible
  Know and understand all SER related issues including the SER policies and procedures that affect the role; know the location of and comply with all job instructions
  Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
  Performing facility audits
  Talent and Leadership Development
  Create team member development plans
  Maintain consistent hiring criteria, performance standards and evaluations
  Provide regular performance related feedback to team members
  Help identify and challenge future leaders, promote visibility of these team members to the management team
  Facilitate employee development strategies and goals
  Provide structured training; motivational strategies; team building
  Hold people accountable and follow-up with progressive discipline as needed
  Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
  Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals
  Suggest/implement process improvements, or best practice ideas
  Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
  Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized following GMP guidelines

Salary Range
$80,000-$90,000 annually
EEO Statement

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.