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Global Process Safety Manager - Your future role?
As the Global Process Safety Manager, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert responsible for developing and implementing policies, processes, and systems specific to process safety management in the production and laboratories of flavors and fragrances business, including technologies such as spray drying, powder blending, extraction, compounding and chemical reactions. Your role will ensure the systematic application of Process Safety Management System, ensuring the implementation of PSM foundational elements such as Commitment to Process Safety, Understand hazards and risks, Manage Risks and Learn from experience, while promoting a robust Process Safety culture across the organization. You will be responsible to support and guide sites Process Safety Experts. Additionally, active participation in cross-functional projects and collaboration with various departments and managing external PSM vendors experts is expected.
You will report directly to the Global Process Safety director. You will be based in Vernier, Switzerland.
Your main responsibilities will be:
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PSM system leadership: Oversee and reinforce the process safety management system for the F&F business and technologies, ensuring compliance with corporate and, legal safety standards ensuring the implementation of PSM foundational elements Commitment to Process Safety, Understand hazards and risks, Manage Risks and Learn from experience. Managing PSM data, KPIs and Dashboards, ensuring communication on PSM performance
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Risk Assessment Leadership: Lead process risk identification and assessment initiatives in collaboration with Operations, Laboratories engaging various stakeholders across the region & sites, carrying out PSM assessments, plant inspections and audits
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Technical Support & Action Implementation: Support the development, prioritization, and execution of risk assessment actions to address identified Process safety risks
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Training program: Develop and deliver Process Safety Training and awareness programs. Support competency development for EHS, engineers, operations personnel and site leadership. Facilitate communities of practice and technical knowledge sharing
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Operational Partnership: Collaborate with operations to provide guidance and expertise on process safety in a field of control hazards of chemical and compounding processes of operational sites in the Design of the plant, the Integrity of equipment, and the Operation of the facility F&F technologies
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Methodology Development: Implement and enhance risk analysis methodologies, process safety guidance, technical guidelines, and foster a culture of PSM
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Risk Portfolio Management: Ensure global PRA site catalog Governance and risk portfolio calibration related to process safety
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Cultural Improvement: Contribute to enhancing process safety knowledge and culture on-site and beyond, throughout the implementation of Process Safety Management Training and Education
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Cross-Functional Contribution: Actively participate in cross-functional projects for the site
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Managing external process safety consultants
Your professional profile includes:
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MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or Chemistry / Organic Chemistry with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Chemical Process Safety
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Proven experience working in a multicultural environment and within a matrix organization, leading PSM in a chemical and compounding production plant, laboratories and R&D chemical plant
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Experience in a field of control hazards of chemical and compounding processes of operational sites in the Design of the plant, the Integrity of equipment, and the Operation of the facility
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Solid knowledge of ATEX, Safety Instrumented Systems
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Certificate in Process Safety Management such as CCPS, NEBOSH PSM is an advantage
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in Local Language and English
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Strong presentation skills for developing and delivering training to elevate knowledge, skills and behaviors at multiple levels of the organization
Our benefits:
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Healthcare support
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Paid Time Off and family leave
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Retirement plan
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Sport and leisure clubs
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Company shop
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Staff restaurant
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Mobility allowance
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.
