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Lactalis U.S. Yogurt

Safety Specialist

Lactalis U.S. Yogurt, Londonderry, New Hampshire, us, 03053

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Safety Specialist Location: Londonderry, NH

Job Type: Full-time

About Lactalis At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family‑owned company with over 85,000 professionals across the globe. We produce award‑winning dairy products that bring people together. Our brands include Galbani, Président, Kraft, Breakstone’s, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, and many others. We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—fostering a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background is valued.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the overall management of the plant’s safety program, ensuring full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Conduct frequent safety inspections and audits (daily, weekly, monthly) across all departments, providing supervisor feedback.

Proactively inspect facilities, analyze occupational hazards and take measures to prevent potential risks, accidents, and health issues.

Investigate all safety incidents and personnel concerns, facilitating root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures.

Maintain detailed logs of all accidents and injuries, analyze near‑miss data, and develop effective risk‑preventing corrective actions.

Develop and implement safety training for all personnel on correct handling of chemicals, equipment, and other materials.

Lead safety committee efforts (setting targets, instilling responsibility) and manage the health and safety action plan through completion.

Work Conditions

Travel may be required occasionally.

Extended hours may be necessary depending on project needs.

Tools such as a computer and/or allowance(s) will be provided.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; majors in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene are preferred.

3+ years of professional safety experience required.

Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations required.

Understanding of industrial hygiene and property loss prevention concepts preferred.

Experience conducting and facilitating risk assessments preferred.

Knowledge of emergency response procedures and crisis management preferred.

Analyze data and situations rigorously to identify root causes and effects, selecting relevant information for decision‑making.

Practice high levels of emotional intelligence, communicating with empathy, defusing conflict, and managing emotions positively.

Maintain a sense of intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.

Build logical approaches to problem‑solving by assessing situations, identifying causes, and deploying targeted solutions.

Transmit and receive information clearly, adjusting communication style and tone for various stakeholders.

Conduct comprehensive health, safety, and environmental audits and inspections, compiling and submitting detailed findings to management.

Lead investigation teams when necessary to conduct thorough inquiries into serious accidents and safety incidents.

Maintain expertise in international safety standards, legislation, and regulatory requirements.

Apply advanced methodologies to carry out health and safety audits prioritizing people and property safeguarding.

Analyze risky situations and diagnose accidents to identify underlying causes, implementing sustainable corrective measures.

Benefits At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally‑recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an affirmative action employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Additional Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Dairy Product Manufacturing

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