What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Safety and Environmental Leader position at Kerry?
Requisition ID 31425
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Health, Safety and Environment
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Posting Type DNI
Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.
About Kerry
About the role
Responsible for management of site safety systems focusing on employee safety & health, environmental, marketplace and community sustainability.
Key responsibilities
Some of the responsibilities include:
- Support the SQF Food Safety and Quality System by implementing and following procedures, taking part in GMP inspections, conducting and/or participating in internal audits and management reviews and participationg in training.
- Support business strategy to ensure all HSE directives, policies, and initiatives are effectively incorporated at site level.
- Develop, implement, and execute HSE annual objectives & improvement plans in conjunction with site operations management.
- Develop appropriate strategies for implementation of new or revised policies and regulations in conjunction with site operations management. Manage all environmental permits and program requirements specific to the site.
- Undertake at regular intervals audits/inspections of the site (including inspections of machinery, equipment in use, and work systems in operation) with site operations management and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions with operations team.
- Identify site HSE training needs, develop appropriate resources, and execute training sessions.
- Organize and oversee site safety committee meetings.
- Support site supervisors with the investigation of HSE incidents at the site. Where necessary, lead investigation process and/or collaborate with appropriate corporate staff on serious incidents.
- Communicate HSE incidents and corrective actions in a timely, thorough, and effective manner.
- Partner with Human Resources to monitor the status of all open Workers Compensation claims and coordinate activities to minimize lost and/or restricted work days.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
- Track and monitor site HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communicate trends to management team as needed to drive performance.
- Maintain HSE records to ensure adherence to corporate polices and/or regulatory requirements.
- Advise project management staff on HSE requirements in the design, introduction, use and decommissioning of manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials
- Liaise where necessary with various external agencies or resources
- Project management of safety or otherwise assigned projects.
Qualifications and skills
- BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related field.
- At least 5 years HSE experience in a manufacturing setting, with food industry desired.
- In-depth knowledge of HSE regulations, including OSHA, EPA and local requirements
- Flexibility to support a multi-shift operation (primarily a 1st shift position)
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here .