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Health & Safety Specialist

Novozymes (part of Novonesis)
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Apr 07, 2026
Interested in a career that matters? Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis, safety is fundamental to how we operate and how we care for our people. Our Operations Leadership Team brings together colleagues from Production, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety, and Quality Control to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. Due to an expansion in production capability at our West Allis, WI site, we are strengthening our Health & Safety function to continue building a safe, compliant, and proactive working environment where everyone can thrive. The Role & Your Impact As a Health & Safety Specialist, you will play a key operational role in implementing health and safety programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements. With a strong focus on execution, you will work closely with site leadership and frontline teams to prevent incidents, investigate root causes, and promote a strong safety culture. Key responsibilities include: Implementing health and safety programs to support a safe manufacturing environment. Conducting safety training in line with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies. Leading incident investigations and supporting corrective and preventive actions. Conducting and maintaining job hazard analyses. Assisting with industrial hygiene surveys and employee programs such as fire prevention, emergency response, evacuation planning, and ergonomics. What You'll Need to Be Successful To succeed in this role, you bring a solid technical foundation and hands-on experience in health and safety within a manufacturing or technical environment. Must-haves: Bachelor's degree in Safety or a related technical field. 3-5 years of relevant experience in a technical or manufacturing setting. Working knowledge of applicable standards and frameworks, including OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and related regulations. Strong time management and stakeholder management skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English. Additional Skills & Interests We Value While not required, the following would be considered strong assets: Professional certifications such as CSP, ARM, ALCH, or CIH. Experience supporting industrial hygiene programs or ergonomics initiatives. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement in safety practices. What We Offer At Novonesis, you will be part of a collaborative site leadership environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement go hand in hand. We offer opportunities to grow your expertise, work closely with experienced health & safety professionals, and contribute meaningfully to a purpose-driven organization focused on making a positive impact. Ways of Working / Working Conditions This role is office-based at our West Allis, WI site. Regular interaction with production and operations areas is expected. Travel is approximately 10%, primarily related to training or site support activities. Compensation & Benefits Expected base salary: USD $70,000-$80,000, depending on experience. 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance Healthcare savings account option Employee assistance program Parental leave Tuition reimbursement All benefits begin on your first day Relevant information Application deadline: April 27, 2026 Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn't the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You're welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career