SHE & Security Manager - Ayr, ON

SHE & Security Manager

Ayr, ON, Canada

As the Site SHE professional, you will be at the heart of operations, driving a zero‑incident culture and making a visible impact on the safety, health, and security of people and the environment. This role combines hands‑on shop‑floor presence with strategic influence, partnering closely with site leadership, production teams, and projects. You’ll have real authority, autonomy, and exposure to plant management while shaping how SHE is lived every day on site. If you want a role where technical expertise, leadership, and purpose come together, this is your opportunity.

About ANH

ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients - driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible. dsm-firmenich.com/ANH

Your key responsibilities

Lead and execute the site SHE plan to achieve an injury‑free and incident‑free workplace and promote a zero‑tolerance SHE culture.
Provide SHE and Security expertise and visible shop‑floor support to ensure daily operations, projects, production and maintenance comply with DSM and local SHE/Security requirements.
Establish, maintain, evaluate and continuously improve the site SHE management system in full compliance with DSM standards and local regulations.
Advise, challenge and support site management and employees on SHE matters, demonstrating strong technical and behavioral SHE leadership.
Drive incident prevention and learning by promoting reporting, leading incident and near‑miss investigations, managing follow‑up actions and sharing lessons learned.
Manage site security and provide SHE support during audits, projects, change management (MOC), and improvements in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.

We offer

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

A Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or Safety disciplines, preferred.
3+ years of experience in manufacturing and SHE‑related roles.
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP®) preferred
Hands‑on experience with SHE management and core SHE topics, including PSA, HAZOP, Machine Safety, Industrial Hygiene, JSA, LOTOTO, Confined Space Entry & Rescue, and Safe Work Permits.
A technical or production/production‑support background with knowledge of manufacturing and related SHE disciplines.
Ability to support project and design evaluations, understand financial information, and use standard systems and software (e.g., MS Office) for reporting and analysis.

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 $75,000-$100,000.

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.