Senior Safety, Health & Safety Manager - Princeton, NJ

Senior Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Princeton, NJ

As the Senior Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and expert guidance across all operational departments at our perfumery site. In this key role, you will drive, maintain, and continuously improve health, safety, and environmental programs, processes, initiatives, and campaigns to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Leveraging data-driven insights, you will identify opportunities for improvement, implement impactful solutions, and partner closely with the site leadership team to build organizational capabilities and foster a strong culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous learning.

Your key responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HSE business partner, protecting our people, environment, and assets while supporting sustainable business growth. Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels through coaching, collaboration, and expert guidance to strengthen the site's HSE culture.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site's Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance with company standards, ISO requirements, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of site operations and manufacturing processes to identify, assess, and mitigate key risks. Ensure robust risk management practices are embedded within site management systems and maintain an effective, risk-based HSE audit program.
• Partner with site stakeholders to develop and execute the HSE continuous improvement roadmap, aligning local priorities with global HSE strategies and management principles. Analyze performance data and trends, provide actionable recommendations, and deliver technical and administrative leadership on HSE matters.
• Support and guideline management in the investigation of workplace injuries, illnesses, incidents, and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are effectively integrated into management systems and prevention programs.
• Lead internal HSE audit programs and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. Ensure readiness and successful outcomes for customer, regulatory, and third-party certification audits through effective compliance management and continuous improvement initiatives.

We bring

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field, with 5-10 years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment; professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, or CHMM are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and experience working with regulatory agencies, including expertise in root cause analysis, incident investigation, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex HSE concepts and drive engagement at all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of HSE management systems and applicable standards, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, with experience supporting compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, make sound decisions under pressure, and apply strong judgment when working with incomplete or conflicting information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data to drive performance improvements and informed decision-making.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $142,000 - $150,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.