EHS Specialist Safety

The Hershey Company • VA

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About The Position

The Hershey Plant in Stuarts Draft, VA, is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese Cups, Reese Filled Shapes, Reese’s Pieces, and other varieties in a high-speed, complex manufacturing environment. The EHS Specialist provides leadership and direction for the development of safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations and company policy. This includes developing and implementing plant-wide safety policies and programs, conducting safety assessments, and providing safety guidance to BU Managers, supervisors, and other functional teams. The role also involves developing and delivering safety training programs to all levels of management and employees across the plant, participating in multifunctional teams to deliver safety support and guidance, and interacting with local, state/provincial, and federal level regulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational/Industrial Safety, Engineering, or other field relevant to food science or manufacturing
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment related to EHS program management
• Detailed working knowledge of federal, state and local occupational safety industry regulations and guidelines (OSHA, EPA, L&I, other)
• Experience with fall protection systems, confined space entry, hot work, and combustible dust
• Proficiency in learning management systems
• Experience in ergonomic assessment and risk mitigation
• Experience in Hearing Conservation Program management
• Strong document management skills and attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving/trouble shooting skills
• Strong auditing / assessment skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence all levels of employees
• Proficiency in computer programs / software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point, SAP EH&S and SAP PM
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple priorities
• Ability to self-lead work tasks to completion
• Ability to work well in a team environment but also have the ability to work independently
• Strong employee training development and presentation skills
• Flexibility to move between tasks and projects on short notice

Nice To Haves

• Preference for food, food-related or consumer package goods experience
• Experience in Safety Management System (VPP, OHSAS 18001, ANSI Z10) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provides Safety Support on Second Shift
• Leads Ergonomics Program
• Leads Hearing Conservation Program
• Leads Industrial Hygiene Program
• Leads implementation of Corporate EHS Initiatives
• Performs regular internal audits and documents and reports findings and follows-up on non-conformances
• Participate/lead verification and validation activities for Safety Management System aspects and safety regulatory compliance
• Support the site EHS management system through hazard analysis, safe operating procedures, training, risk management and all other key elements of the program
• Support the development, administration, and maintenance of safety compliance programs
• Facilitate compliance with facility, corporate and regulatory safety standards and guidelines through safety audits, inspection programs and data documentation
• Leads incident investigations and analyzes incidents to identify trends in people safety information
• Initiates corrective and preventative action plans and communicates findings as appropriate
• Assist Business Unit Leaders and supervisors to determine resolution and implement corrective actions
• Respond to, coordinate, and follow-up on all appropriate safety issues in a timely and effective manner
• Complete Post-Incident and Reasonable Suspicion Drug Screenings when necessary
• Supports Environmental initiatives and regulatory compliance
• Supports employee engagement activities

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees