Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Safety, Health, Environment & Facility Manager
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Safety, Health, Environment & Facility Manager
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About this Position
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
Safety Health & Environmental (SHE):
- Develop and enforce SHE programs: Create site-specific safety, health, and environmental policies aligned with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage compliance and risk: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations; conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses for processes, equipment, and materials.
- Lead incident response and training: Investigate SHE incidents using root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and deliver mandatory safety training for all personnel.
- Oversee waste and emergency programs: Manage hazardous waste handling and disposal, maintain emergency response readiness, and promote a strong safety culture across the organization.
- Hazardous waste management: Oversee the site's hazardous waste program, ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal in accordance with all regulations.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit all required internal and external reports on SHE performance, incidents, and regulatory compliance.
- Culture champion: Collaborate with all levels of the organization to promote a strong SHE culture where safety is a shared value and everyone is accountable
Facility Management:
- Supervise IFM operations: Oversee on-site IFM supervisor and services including janitorial, shipping/receiving, mailroom, pest control, and maintenance; escalate unresolved issues to Purchasing and Regional Facilities Management.
- Manage budgets and capital projects: Track facility budgets, handle discrepancies, and lead capital projects from planning to completion, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors.
- Coordinate space planning and inspections: Organize office and R&D space moves, and perform regular facility audits covering technical areas, safety systems, and landscaping.
- Ensure operational readiness: Maintain availability for emergency response or maintenance outside normal business hours as needed.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety, Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, or a related scientific field.
- 5+ years of direct SHE experience, with at least 3 years in a laboratory, biotech, or R&D environment.
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local SHE regulations.
- Experience with risk assessment, hazardous waste management, and incident investigation.
- Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CHMM) is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to influence and manage change across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Emergency response and incident command experience is a plus.
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
- Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary for this role is $75000.00 - $90000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
JOB ID: 25089505
Job Locations: United States, NJ, Bridgewater, NJ
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.