Adam Chartier of DSM-Firmenich — Ideas and Advice for EHS Professionals

At the 2024 edition of the North American Food Manufacturing Summit series we sat down with Adam Chartier, an experienced EHS leader with DSM-Firmenich, to talk about some of the ways Safety professionals keep people engaged and thinking about how they do things and why it matters, as well as how Safety is evolving in the manufacturing space. Whether you are a life-long EHS practitioner in your organization, or a leader who is being promoted into this important role, this interview offers a deep dive into where Safety is coming from, where it is today, and where it is going as a core concept, value, and culture on the shop floor and throughout manufacturing organizations. Give it a listen! -- Adam Chartier EHS Manager DSM-Firmenich Adam Chartier recently joined DSM-Firmenich after serving as the head of the EHS department for Kerry Ingredients & Flavours in Blue Earth, Minnesota.  His leadership is focused on proactive and preventative programs to increase employee and leadership engagement and to reduce/eliminate workplace incidents.   He is a transformational leader who is passionate about mentoring EHS professionals and acting as a culture change agent.  Adam has over 16 years of experience in EHS, holding the roles of Director of Safety, Regional Safety & Health Manager, and EHS Manager.  His business experience has crossed several major manufacturing companies such as Georgia Pacific, Conagra Brands, Mohawk Industries, and others. Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Environmental Health and Safety from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.