Our client is an established and respected supplier of functional food ingredients sold to manufacturers of food & beverage products.
We are searching for a Chemical Engineer who can serve as our company-wide Safety Coordinator who will spend time split between our two Maryland based manufacturing locations.
Duties and Responsibilities The Safety Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation and management of the safety programs, policies and procedures for SBI/TIC and will accomplish these duties under the general direction of the Plant Superintendent.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for: · The design, development and implementation of the companys safety programs.
· Outlines, implements and trains employees on all safety procedures, accident protection and prevention.
· Trains employees on applicable safety policies, procedures and regulations.
· Supervises the investigation and completed documentation of any safety or process event (root cause analysis).
· Recommends and implements resolutions.
· Evaluates the organizations procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify unsafe conditions that need improvement.
· Will serve as leader of the Safety Committees at both manufacturing locations.
· Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state health and safety regulations.
· Ensures necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines.
· Actively participates in the design and procurement of new equipment for the manufacturing, QA, and R&D areas.
· Actively participates in any audits as they relate to safety issues.
Requirements / Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a Chemical Engineering degreeAt least 5 years experience in a safety environment preferably with a food manufacturing company.
Food Science, Food Ingredient, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Flavor industry experience preferredPrior experience managing employees in a plant environment is preferredExcellent communication and presentation skills Excellent time management and prioritization skills Ability to travel on company business as needed We have excellent benefits and career advancement opportunities for the right person.
Relocation assistance will be provided to the candidate if needed.If you meet or exceed these qualifications, please apply for this exciting job today! Key Words: food ingredients, chemistry, food science, sales, marketing, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, phosphates, acidulants, IFT, HACCP, food manufacturing, dietary supplements, nutraceutical, nutrition, nutritional, preservatives, botanicals, human health, human nutrition, soy proteins, whey proteins, fiber, fibre, chemicals, chemical, hydrocolloids, gums, alginates, flavors, engineering, engineer, food safety, plant safety.
Chemical Engineer / Safety Coordinator / Manufacturing Job in Nottingham 21236, Maryland US