EHS Manager

IFF•New Century, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

What do you have in mind for your next big career move? If it involves driving meaningful change, we should talk. IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Our Food Ingredients business is innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. In this role, the site EHS Manager provides expertise on safety, health and environment to site leadership. The purpose of this role is to lead the implementation of EH&S processes and performance for the site so that business and corporate EH&S and business objectives are met. The role is based in Kansas City, KS. This is a plant-based position where the expectation is to be on-site at the facility. Work from home is at manager’s discretion. Travel may be required but very limited. Be part of our Kansas City manufacturing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in a technical/scientific field or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience in operations, maintenance or R&D leadership - responsible for the creation and implementation of hard hat safety, behavioral safety, occupational health and environmental programs and procedures.
Working knowledge of SHE and PSM systems
Demonstrated functional/technical expertise of OSHA regulations and management systems such as confined space, line break, lock out/tag out, respiratory protection and other safe work practices
Ability to collect & analyze data, identify solutions, assess risk factors, and make sound decisions

Nice To Haves

Ability to transmit knowledge (teaching, coaching, communicating, documenting) as well as model and instill commitment, passion, and culture changing behaviors.
Takes initiative with strong interpersonal and organizational skills to independently complete tasks and work well in a team environment
Must be effective at organizational management, specifically leading, mentoring, coaching, and developing EH&S talent.
Ability to collaborate, network and work cross-functionally with Operations, Technology/R&D, Maintenance, and Training organizations as well as with corporate functions

Responsibilities

Leads EH&S Work Processes and initiatives to deliver geographic and business expectations for performance through local site EH&S and Site Leadership
Develops strategic EH&S/ES&S environmental and regulatory strategies, along with performance improvement plans and goals across the site
In conjunction with business technology center leadership, implements process safety performance improvement activities related to work practices or behaviors across a site
Responsible for coordinating second and third party EH&S related audits and lead Severe Incident Investigations
Collaborates, leverages and ensures connectivity with EH&S Sustainability/Business Services/Ops Expertise Services (Training/Learning/reliability, etc.) to ensure seamless support for all EH&S performance improvement activities
Leads and champions management system reviews across the site to drive toward the value of continuous improvement offered by the assessment and audit processes
Implements EH&S/ES&S management systems consistent with site and business interests
Supports local delivery in implementing effective environment, health and safety and emergency services and security program that is compatible with local and country issues and culture
Leads Site EH&S Team and Coaches EH&S and Site teams and individuals on EH&S issues
Works with the Site Leaders to jointly look for and capture leverageable opportunities across the site and Protein Solutions Network