Contractor Role based in Montvale, NJ
Hybrid position

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $950 million and a market cap exceeding $5.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The professional is responsible for overseeing the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) systems, tools and processes to ensure compliance, efficiency and continuous improvement. This role manages all EHS software platforms, consolidates KPIs, analyzes data trends, and generates reports to support strategic decision making. Additionally, the position leads the corporate EHS training program, manages EHS documentation and procedures, and conducts audits across company sites. The role also provides direct EHS support for office locations in New York and New Jersey, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and corporate standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer and maintain corporate EHS tools, systems and software. Ensure data integrity and functionality of the platforms.
• Develop improvements to EHS processes and reporting systems.
• Consolidate EHS KPIs across the organization. Perform data trending and generate reports for leadership review.
• Oversee the company-wide EHS Training Program. Ensure Compliance with regulatory and corporate training requirements. Track EHS training completion metrics.
• Manage and maintain corporate EHS documentation, policies and procedures. Coordinate updates and revisions accordingly.
• Conduct EHS audits at sites to verify compliance with corporate standards. Support sites on corrective action plans.
• Provide EHS support to New Jersey and New York office locations: Risk Assessments, Safe work procedures, Near-Misses and incidents investigations. Coordinate Emergency Response Plans, Drills and awareness campaigns. Manage Contractors and ensure OSHA compliance. Deliver trainings and awareness sessions to office and R&D employees. Apply Corporate EHS Standards, and ensure local regulation compliance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an EH&S related Science or Engineering field. Advanced degree or professional certifications are required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in occupational safety.
• Experienced in managing EHS software platforms, documentation control and data analytics.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Good communication and training delivery capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of safety regulations, word class standards and best practices.
• Strong auditing and incidents investigation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple sites and functions

The expected hourly range for this role is between $30-$38 per hour.

Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.