Overview
Health and Safety Manager (St. Peters, MO, US, 63376)
We are Reckitt
Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.
Supply
Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.
About the role
The Health and Safety Manager will support the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager with implementing, maintaining, and enhancing Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across the facility. This role contributes to regulatory compliance efforts, leads incident investigations, supports corrective action management, and partners with cross‑functional teams to improve site safety performance.
This position includes direct supervision of EHS team members and is responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring EHS Specialists and EHS Coordinators to build capability and ensure consistent execution of site EHS programs.
Your responsibilities
- Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development to EHS Specialists and EHS Coordinators to ensure strong team performance and professional growth.
- Support the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of site EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
- Manage the incident reporting and investigation process, including leading root cause analyses and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Track all corrective actions through completion, ensuring timely closure and accurate documentation.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to identify compliance gaps and opportunities for improvement across EHS programs.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to assign, track, and verify completion of action items addressing identified risks or deficiencies.
- Assist site with ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
- Support site safety initiatives, training programs, and communications to promote a strong safety culture.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit EHS records, reports, and documentation required by internal standards and regulatory agencies.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities aimed at reducing operational risks and enhancing overall EHS performance.
The experience we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or chemical/industrial environments, including people leadership responsibility.
- CSP, CIH, CHMM, or other relevant certifications preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, building capability, and driving culture change and accountability.
- Deep working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local regulations; experience with audit programs and regulatory inspections.
- Proficiency with EHS management systems, risk assessment methodologies, and incident/root cause frameworks.
- Strong executive presence, influence skills, and data‑driven decision‑making; excellent written and verbal communication.
What we offer
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
US salary ranges
USD $93,000.00 – $139,000.00
US pay transparency
The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve.If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
Equality
We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
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