Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) Professional

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Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) Professional

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) Professional (Supervisor) to join our team based in Le Center, MN to be responsible for the day-to-day safety initiatives in our facility. The EHS Professional will promote safety attitudes, safe work practices and environments, and maintain and administer the EHS program with the objective of preventing accidents, injuries, and environmental impact. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations by understanding existing and changing laws and rules, interpreting standards, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions.
• Lead and/or support incident and accident investigation using root cause analysis and reporting and tracking any data
• Responsible for keeping records of safety-related incidents and recommendation and administration of corrective measures.
• Collaborate and share best practices with other Company facilities and support the execution of initiatives.
• Review safe work procedures, written reports, and provide recommendations.  Perform safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis & risk assessments.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Dessert Holdings employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Partner with Human Resources in workers compensation management.
• Understand local incident record keeping requirements. Responsible for completing and submitting compliance reports (300, 300A logs, injury reports, etc.) where applicable.
• Coordinate the site health and safety committee and ensure compliance, where applicable.
• Point of contact for on-site security, where applicable.
• Assist with developing safety culture at the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Technical Safety degree or certification or related education is a must
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of occupational health & safety regulations, and occupational health and safety standards
• A professional designation (e.g., CSP, CRSP) is a plus but not required
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) to be an effective influencer at all levels and display effective leadership skills
• Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Office
• Effective organizational skills
• Must be a highly motivated, service- and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail effective managing self with little supervision – self driven.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in a production environment for extended periods of time, including stooping, standing, bending
• Use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend
• Employee must lift up to 50 pounds and is required to ask for assistance if limit is exceeded
• Must be able to work in a food allergens environment
• Working environment provides exposure to environmental changes (heat, cold, dampness, and chemicals)

 

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company.  Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

 

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