Safety, Health, and Environmental Specialist

Henkel is seeking a Safety, Health, and Environmental Specialist in Brandon, SD. The role involves supporting site leadership in SHE program implementation, compliance with regulations, incident investigations, risk assessments, and employee training. Candidates should have a degree in environmental science or related field, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position is focused on improving safety and environmental performance within the facility.
About this Position

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.
Dare to make an impact?

What you´ll do
• Support site leadership in the implementation and continuous improvement of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs and policies.
• Assist with compliance efforts related to federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations, including root cause analysis and development of corrective actions. Assist with tracking, entering, and analyzing incident and safety metric data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate on risk assessments and hazard analyses across various operational areas.
• Deliver and support employee training on SHE initiatives. Assist with identifying training needs, developing materials, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate policy and procedural updates to employees under the direction of local SHE leadership.
• Maintain documentation and records related to SHE compliance and internal programs.
• Support internal reporting efforts and assist in generating recommendations to improve safety and environmental outcomes.
• Recommend improvements to facility safety and environmental performance, including equipment, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Assist in PPE selection and training.
• Assist in developing and updating site safety and environmental policies, setting objectives, and monitoring progress toward SHE goals.
• Conduct audits such as Job Safety Analyses (JHAs), ergonomic assessments, new chemical reviews, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) reviews, and general safety inspections.
• Participate in weekly SHE walkarounds, 5S audits, safety conversations (SUSA), and other routine safety engagements.
• Be an active participant in employee safety committees and foster site-wide safety engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you a good fit
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field preferred. Candidates with relevant work experience and education in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage across various levels of the organization.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to contribute to both day-to-day challenges and longer-term improvements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• A proactive approach to supporting SHE initiatives and driving a positive safety culture.

Some perks of joining Henkel
• Flexible or hybrid work model.
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities.
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs.
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks.
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer.
• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services.
• Paid time off: Vacations days, sick leave, holidays, volunteer time off & more.

The salary for this role is $60,000.00 - $80,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.