Safety Engineer (San José Iturbide)

Role Summary

The Safety Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining corporate and legal environmental, health, and safety standards within their assigned area. This position drives the safety strategy by governing compliance with core safety standards and Mexican regulations (NOMs). It requires a resilient leader capable of influencing both shop‑floor operators and site managers, fostering a proactive safety culture, and leveraging digital tools to automate and standardize EHS programs across a large‑scale manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Strategy & Governance: Lead and standardize the implementation of corporate safety standards and applicable Mexican NOMs within the assigned manufacturing or logistics focus area.
• Audit & Compliance Management: Coordinate and manage environmental, health, and safety audits, ensuring facilities, buildings, and equipment strictly meet corporate guidelines and national legal requirements.
• Incident Investigation & Prevention: Analyze root causes of workplace accidents or near‑misses, implementing robust corrective actions and maintaining emergency response infrastructure, including fire protection networks.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership & Training: Deliver and coordinate EHS training programs for all personnel in the area; partner with area managers and operational leaders to influence behavior and drive standard alignment.
• Continuous Improvement & FP&R: Apply Factory Performance and Reliability (FP&R) standards to safety metrics, generating monthly performance reports and driving safety awareness campaigns.
• Digital Transformation: Identify opportunities to integrate digital tools, Google Workspace apps, or AI solutions to automate tracking, streamline EHS programs, and eliminate operational gaps.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing environments, either in specialized EHS roles or core operations (e.g., Quality Leader, Production Supervisor) with strong exposure to safety cultures.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of Mexican Safety and Health Regulations (NOMs) and audit management.
• Languages: Intermediate English proficiency (required for division‑level and general reporting).

Desired Qualifications

• Digital Innovation: Proven interest or experience in leveraging digital tools, automation, or AI to optimize administrative or operational processes.
• Soft Skills: High‑impact communication and leadership skills; ability to influence, persuade, and align cross‑functional teams from operators to executive managers.
• Legal Expertise: Deep understanding of industrial hygiene legal frameworks and the strategic selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.