EHS Manager

Kerry Group • Melrose Park, IL

9d • $88,100 - $163,700

About The Position

The EHS Manager will be responsible for overseeing and continuously improving site health, safety, and environmental management systems, with a strong focus on employee safety and environmental performance. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, this role provides hands-on leadership and strategic support through the implementation of HSE programs, procedures, and training initiatives. The position plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing incidents, identifying and mitigating risk, and driving a strong safety culture across the site while supporting overall operational excellence.

Requirements

• BS in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (with a specialization in HSE or other related HSE discipline) AND at least 5 years HSE experience in a manufacturing setting (food industry preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve HSE goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, analyse data, and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• In-depth working knowledge of HSE regulations, including OSHA and EPA Working knowledge of local HSE regulations is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead the site’s ISO-14001 program including ongoing efforts to attain the site’s ISO certification.
• 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 to ensure compliance with corporate polices and HSE regulations. Where appropriate, develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions with operations team.
• Identify site HSE training needs, develop appropriate resources, and execute training sessions for employees and management staff as required.
• Organize and oversee site Safety Committee meetings.
• Support site supervisors and managers 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 workdays.
• Manage expenses and budget of the HSE function for the site.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Track and monitor site HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communicate trends to the Site Leadership Team.

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees