🍀 Join Coca-Cola as a Safety, Environmental & Security Specialist (SES) – Auburndale, FL 🌎
Are you passionate about workplace safety, sustainability, and compliance? Do you have the experience and drive to lead impactful health, environmental, and safety initiatives? Coca-Cola is hiring a Safety, Environmental, and Security Specialist to help us champion our core values while creating a safe and sustainable environment at our manufacturing facility in Auburndale, Florida.
🚀 About the Role: Safety, Environmental & Security Specialist
As an SES Specialist at Coca-Cola, you’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding our workplace, workforce, and environmental footprint. From developing compliance frameworks to conducting safety assessments, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of workplace safety and environmental sustainability at one of the most iconic companies in the world.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
🔒 Safety & Security Leadership
- Lead the charge in championing safety, sustainability, and governance initiatives across the facility.
- Promote a strong safety culture through GEMBA walks, audits, and behavior-based observations.
- Support Process Safety Management (PSM) and ensure compliance with OSHA’s requirements.
🧪 Risk Assessment & Compliance
- Facilitate risk assessments including FMEA, Environmental Aspects & Impacts, and Health & Safety Risks.
- Proactively address potential hazards through root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
- Lead or participate in incident investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
📚 Training & Awareness
- Develop and deliver training programs for:
- 👥 New Hire Orientation
- 🔁 Annual Review
- 🛠️ Specialized Training
- 🚧 Contractor Safety
- 👔 Management Engagement
- Promote a learning culture that embraces continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
📊 Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain inspection logs, safety records, and program evaluations.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly safety performance reports.
- Analyze trends and support strategic decisions using statistical safety data.
♻️ Environmental Sustainability
- Implement and maintain ISO 14001, ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, and OSHA VPP programs.
- Monitor wastewater, emissions, and recycling programs to ensure environmental compliance.
- Act as an ambassador of sustainability, integrating environmental initiatives across departments.
📞 Emergency Preparedness
- Manage the medical response program and lead the emergency response team.
- Train associates on First Aid, Adult CPR, and emergency evacuation procedures.
🧠 Required Skills & Qualifications
🎓 Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Environmental Sciences
- Occupational Safety
- Engineering
- Or equivalent field experience in manufacturing
💼 Experience
- 3–5 years of SES or EHS experience in large-scale manufacturing.
- Familiarity with food or beverage production is highly preferred.
🔑 Core Skills
- In-depth knowledge of:
- OSHA regulations
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Industrial hygiene
- ISO 14001 & 45001 management systems
- Strong understanding of:
- Workplace hazard identification
- Environmental regulations
- Behavioral safety programs
- Advanced communication and documentation skills (technical writing, grammar, reporting)
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
🌟 Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have)
- 🏅 OSHA 511 Certification
- 👷 Licensed Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- 🧪 Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- 🌿 Registered Environmental Manager (REM) or equivalent certification
🧭 Working Conditions
🏭 Work Environment
- Rotating across office, production floor, and outdoor settings
- Exposure to:
- High-speed bottling lines
- Ammonia refrigeration
- Beverage blending units
- Industrial wastewater systems
- Noise, temperature extremes, chemicals, and vibrations
💪 Physical Demands
- Must be physically agile:
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Climb, kneel, bend, and twist
- Must be flexible to work various shifts, including potential night shifts and overtime
💵 Compensation & Benefits
💰 Salary Range:
$88,000 – $93,000 / Year
Your base pay may vary depending on:
- Geographic location
- Years of experience
- Industry-specific skills
🎁 Benefits Package Includes:
- 🏥 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 💼 Life & Disability Coverage
- 🏖️ Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer Days)
- 💰 Retirement Plan with Matching
- 🌍 Sustainability Programs
- 💪 Wellness Incentives
- 🤝 Inclusive Work Culture
🌐 Why Join Coca-Cola?
🍹 A Legacy of Innovation
With over 130+ years of global success, Coca-Cola continues to inspire generations with its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community impact.
🧠 Growth Mindset Culture
Our team thrives on four key behaviors:
- Curious: Always learning and asking why
- Empowered: Owning decisions and outcomes
- Inclusive: Welcoming diverse perspectives
- Agile: Adapting quickly to change
❤️ Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Coca-Cola does not discriminate on the basis of:
- Gender identity or expression
- Race, ethnicity, or nationality
- Age, religion, disability, or veteran status
- Sexual orientation or marital status
🌍 About the Location: Auburndale, Florida
Located in central Florida, Auburndale offers a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere while still being close to major cities like Orlando and Tampa. This facility is one of Coca-Cola’s premier production sites, known for excellence in safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
📍 Quick Role Overview
| Position Title | Safety, Environmental & Security Specialist |
| Location | Auburndale, Florida |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Department | Manufacturing / EHS |
| Travel | Up to 25% |
| Relocation | Not Available |
| Posting Date | March 17, 2025 |
📣 Ready to Apply?
Join Coca-Cola and be part of a global movement that values safety, sustainability, and social responsibility. Make a meaningful difference every day in a role that aligns with your values and career goals.
👉 Apply Now and refresh your future with Coca-Cola!
📬 Have questions? Reach out to our recruiting team at careers@coca-cola.com.
