Role Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior HSE Specialist based in The Woodlands, Texas. This role will play a key role in supporting and executing health, safety and environmental initiatives across the Westway Feed Products business. This will include implementing HSE programs and conducting audits and inspections, as well as facilitating training to promote a proactive safety culture. The position works closely with site based teams and leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Business Overview
Westway Feed Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock. Additionally, we produce feed mill products, dried molasses and industrial products. The core concept of Westway’s business is to utilize co-products from other industries and convert them into safe, high-quality, cost effective, livestock feed supplements. While Westway’s primary ingredient for many of our products is molasses, we also incorporate other co-products. The concept of utilizing these co-products is the foundation of our sustainability platform. Today, Westway operates 22 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our geographic reach allows for products to be developed according to environmental and production system variations across the country.
We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.
Key Accountabilities
- Support the implementation of HSE policies, procedures and programs to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken.
- Assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and development of preventive measures.
- Deliver HSE training and orientation for new employees and contractors.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety, environmental compliance, and incident reporting.
- Monitor and report on HSE performance metrics and trends.
- Collaborate with operations teams to promote continuous improvement in safety practices.
- Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to our manufacturing sites across the US.
- Stay current with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g. OSHA, EPA, USCG, PSM).
- Serve as a resource for technical guidance on protective equipment, hazard controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Support external audits and liaise with regulatory agencies as needed.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in HSE roles, preferably in manufacturing environments within the agricultural, food and beverage or chemicals industry.
- Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and standards including OSHA, SARA, RCRA and CAA.
- Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Applicable experience conducting audits and relevant analysis to identify areas for improvement and development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HSE data management systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Our Offer
We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.
Our Values
Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship
Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.
