Health, Safety & Environment Manager at Vitamix

Vitamix is unquestionably the premium brand of high-performance “blenders,” and known for its top-notch company culture and climate. It is an important component of what makes Vitamix unique and successful, and the reason why Vitamix is recognized as a Top Workplace, NorthCoast99 Winner, and Smart Culture Award recipient.

Throughout its 100+ year history, Vitamix has encouraged and promoted healthy lifestyles for both its customers and employees. Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center. Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement.

For consumers, Vitamix can be found domestically in places like William Sonoma, Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Target, Amazon, and at Vitamix.com, and is in over 130 countries around the world.

Ultimately, Vitamix is the Global-leader in high-performance blending solutions for home and commercial use, is preferred by chefs and is found in many of top restaurants around the world. It is relied upon by culinary schools in the U.S. and has been used to train thousands of students and master chefs worldwide. If it is not a Vitamix, it’s just a blender.

Vitamix is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager who will be responsible for strategically developing, maintaining, and enhancing a comprehensive safety program. They will ensure all health, safety, and environmental standards strictly comply with applicable CDC, OSHA, EPA and all state and local regulations. The successful candidate will have a strong passion for safety and experience working within a progressive HSE organization.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs, develops, and champions comprehensive corporate-wide health, safety, and environmental strategies.
• Manages the full administration of the Workers' Compensation program, ensuring efficient processes and compliance.
• Ensures all safety incidents are meticulously documented, thoroughly investigated, and that timely corrective actions are implemented using tracking software to prevent recurrence.
• Drives health, safety, and environmental awareness across the organization through impactful employee communication, targeted training, and leading safety committee meetings.
• Promotes and fosters active employee involvement in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the safety culture.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all internal and external audits related to the company's safety initiatives, plans, and processes.
• Ensures the timely completion of safety drills, comprehensive site inspections, and detailed written survey reports with actionable recommendations for corrective actions.
• Measures overall safety performance, conducts in-depth data analysis for trends, and communicates findings with strategic recommendations to management teams.
• Ensures that all health, safety, and environmental standards strictly comply with applicable CDC, OSHA, EPA, and state & local health and worker's compensation requirements.
• Continuously evaluates and enhances the overall safety program to ensure optimal protection for global employees, customers, and the environment.

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Alignment with Vitamix’s culture and Guiding Principles which defines its Purpose, Mission, and Values.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Previous experience using workplace incident tracking software
• Strong understanding of CDC, OSHA, EPA, and Workers Compensation regulations and standards (multi-state)
•  Problem Solving - Skilled at quickly diagnosing issues, identifying root causes, and developing and implementing effective solutions.
•  Communication - Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, explain decisions, and effectively convey complex ideas to different audiences.
•  Innovation & Adaptability - Demonstrated ability to generate innovative ideas, explore unconventional approaches, and adapt strategies to achieve desired outcomes, showcasing originality, resourcefulness and a willingness to experiment.
•  Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage one’s own emotions and understand, empathize with, and influence the emotions of others, fostering positive relationships and collaboration.
• Leadership - Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others by clearly communicating vision, fostering positive relationships, and providing opportunities for growth and development.
• Strategic Thinking/Planning - Ability to analyze situations, anticipate challenges, develop innovative solutions, and align actions with long-term goals.
• Business Acumen - Demonstrated understanding and application of key business principles, including strategic thinking, financial literacy, and market awareness.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HSE, Business, or related field
• 7 years’ experience in a progressive HSE environment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit up to 8 hours per day, with walking and standing required frequently
• Visual acuity is required to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading documents, reports, and emails
• Repetitive hand movements for tasks like typing or assembly
• Fine motor skills for precise work
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection
• Vision (near, color)
• Sense of sound (ability to hear the difference in sounds of motor)
• Sense of touch

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.