Job ID:  77149
Date:  Oct 8, 2025
Job function:  Manufacturing
Experience level:  Experienced Hire
Business:  TTH Operations

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager

Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Collecchio, near the vibrant city of Parma, dsm-firmenich is proud to announce the opening of a cutting-edge production plant in early 2027. 
The new state-of-the-art facility will feature the latest technologies such as ASTAROME™, to enable the use of liquid flavors in dry blends, and the production of more cost-effective reaction flavors. With automated packaging lines and modern warehouse, sampling, QC lab, and expansion capacity to ship, the site will be a state-of-the-art place to help fulfill the ambition of Taste, Texture & Health of dsm-firmenich. It will be a place where talent and technology come together to fulfill our ambition: shaping the future together and driving the progress of food innovation.

To bring this visionary plant to life, we are seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager who will be responsible for implementing strategies, procedures, and training programs within a company where safety is a key ingredient to reach collective success.  This is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level in an inspiring and dynamic environment. Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of food experiences!

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Support the Plant Manager to ensure the compliance of law and company regulations and internal policies in terms of Health, Safety & Environment
•    Develop and implement SHE strategies, procedures, and training programs.
•    Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate hazards and lead incident investigations and ensure root cause analysis and follow-up actions.
•    Work together with the manager and cross-functional teams to analyze non-compliances, near-miss, accidents and injuries in order to reach company’s improvement objectives.
•    Manage contacts with suppliers (PPE suppliers, waste disposal services, etc.). 
•    Monitor and report on SHE performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement.

 YOU BRING
•    Master’s degree in SHE Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architecture, or Preventive Health Professions.
•    At least 5 years of experience working with SHE management systems and audit processes in the chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industry.
•    Broad understanding of multiple areas, such as manufacturing (raw materials, processes, ingredients, flavors), laboratories, operations, and supply chain processes.
•    Strong knowledge of SHE regulations and standards, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, GMP, and HACCP.
•    Additional qualifications in food safety or industrial hygiene, such as NEBOSH National General Certificate (minimum) or IOSH, are highly desirable.
•    High attention to detail, with a proactive and results-oriented approach with focus at continuous improvement 
•    Excellent skills in communication, training delivery, and report writing
•    Fluency in both Italian and English

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. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal, latest by the 22nd of October 2025. Due to data privacy reasons, we do not handle any applications sent by email. Please be so kind to use the link provided.

Pre-employment screenings are part of our recruitment process. You will be informed during the process what is expected of you. 

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.