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.

Overview

Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience in the administration of Environmental or Safety programs in a manufacturing facility which included chemical, mechanical and automated machinery
Experience of regulations, codes, and standards which encompass Environmental or Safety program requirements
Certification is at least one element of Environmental or Safety Regulations (Compliance Officer)
OSHA 10 and or 30-hour training for General Industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Prior experience with ISO 14001 Environmental or ISO 45001 Safety (including, EPA and State of Iowa DNR Regulations, PSM/RMP, ANZI, NFPA, and NIOSH Standards)
Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, SAP, Velocity, Litmos, 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 on an emergency situation
Ability to remain calm in the event of an environmental or safety emergency
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Understanding and competency in computer-based applications a must

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent work in a hot and humid production environment
This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness 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 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 6+ hours a day
Ability to occasionally lift or carry 50 pounds
Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing, or pulling
Able to access all areas of the plant including the roof and areas above equipment
Ability to operate cars, trucks, and other powered equipment and tools

Responsibilities

Environmental / Safety Program Administration

Primary Management of PSM/RPM and NFPA regulatory programs
Secondary Management of ISO 14001 environmental tasks
Secondary Management of ISO 45001 safety tasks
Administer NFPA Combustible Dust Program
Ajinomoto ACSES and OAISIS reporting
Assist Management Ajinomoto Radiological / Radiation Permitted Program
Review Environmental Objectives including KPI’s
Monitor all elements of Ajinomoto’s NPDES water emission Permitting
Ensuring all new employee onboarding training is completed for PSM/RPM and NFPA details
Oversee all water usage and permitted well draw down requirements under Permitting
Reviewing all new SDS for proper hazards assessment
Conducting RCA for incidents which are classified as requiring them

Safety, Environmental, and Quality Compliance

Stay current on professional development as it pertains to the Regulatory Compliance.
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

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized following GMP guidelines

Other duties as assigned

EEO Statement

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America jobs

Safety & Environmental Compliance Specialist