Environmental Health & Safety Manager
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Senior
Bachelor's
Lampasas, TX, USA
In Person
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Safety or a STEM-related discipline is required.
- At least five years of experience in an environmental, health, and safety role is required.
- Completion of OSHA 30 training is required.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
- The ability to work independently or in a team environment with limited supervision is required.
- Strong leadership, motivational, and presentation skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate plant safety programs and recommend updates to safety practices.
- Review process-operating procedures and provide input on safety and health considerations.
- Participate in new process reviews, including process hazard analyses and operator training.
- Work with FSQA and Human Resources to develop and maintain training records and renewal calendars.
- Conduct job hazard analyses and risk assessments for new equipment introductions.
- Develop and maintain equipment-specific lockout/tagout procedures and conduct employee training.
- Prepare, distribute, and maintain written programs, policies, procedures, and records, including safety data sheets, lockout/tagout procedures, and OSHA reporting.
- Support Behavior Based Safety participation by supplying data, coaching, and providing supervisor support.
- Review injury, illness, and near-miss investigation reports and follow up as necessary.
- Support incident case management activities as needed or directed.
- Lead post-accident investigations, root cause analysis, and mitigation.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory environmental, health, and safety requirements, including PSM, RMP, and SWPPP.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly audits and inspections to identify compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities, and inform management.
- Monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical support to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Engage in Total Productive Maintenance to support and lead continuous improvement efforts within and outside the responsible department.
- Track and report monthly Safety Scorecard requirements.
- Collaborate with Production and Operations to evaluate operating procedures and analyze data for continuous improvement.
- Assist the Ajinomoto Food health plan with day-to-day protected health information activities, including employee claims, benefits coordination, claim status, coverage eligibility, budgeting and renewal, billing and collection, and third-party assistance, as delegated under HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
- At least three years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety and health programs, policies, risk identification and control strategies, and federal and state regulations is preferred.
- Knowledge of auditing processes, such as ISO, OSHA, or equivalent guidelines, is preferred.
About the company
Ajinomoto uses amino science to produce food, medical nutrition, fine chemicals, and advanced materials, including insulating films for semiconductors. Its AminoScience platform relies on amino acid fermentation to create biobased ingredients and biopharma applications, while Build-up Film (ABF) serves as a key layer in many high-performance chips. The company differentiates itself by integrating fermentation expertise with electronics materials and strategic venture investing through Ajinomoto Group Ventures to bring external innovation in-house. Its goals include achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and helping extend healthy lifespans for one billion people, all under its Creating Shared Value framework.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1925
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 6, 2026 Q1 profit rose 27%, prompting a full-year operating profit raise.
- Taiwan R&D expansion deepens ABF customer ties exactly as AI packaging demand accelerates.
- CDMO and gene therapy sales strengthened in Q1 FY2027, broadening growth beyond foods.
What critics are saying
- Ajinomoto Foods North America expanded a glass recall on March 3, 2026, damaging trust.
- Middle East tensions added JPY25 billion annual costs, squeezing 2026 margins despite pricing actions.
- ABF depends on Taiwan AI packaging demand; any substrate slowdown hits growth immediately.
What makes Ajinomoto unique
- ABF remains Ajinomoto’s moat; Q1 FY2027 sales jumped 54% on AI-server demand.
- Its AminoScience platform spans seasoning, CDMO, and advanced materials, diversifying cash generation.
- Ajinomoto’s fermentation and amino-acid expertise creates hard-to-replicate process know-how across foods and semiconductors.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance