Environmental Health & Safety Leadership Development Program
About The Position
The Kerry Leadership Development Program is a 24-month rotational program focused on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). This program aims to develop future leaders within Kerry's EHS function, preparing them to manage EHS policies, plans, and compliance across North American manufacturing facilities. The program involves two one-year rotations in different locations, providing broad exposure to EHS operations. Kerry is a global leader in taste and nutrition, committed to providing sustainable nutrition solutions and partnering with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in a Health, Safety or Environment related field with an expected graduation date between December 2026 – May 2027
- Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization
- Computer, planning, and problem-solving skills
- A curious mindset
- Relocation will be required for the second rotation
Responsibilities
- Monitor and support the EHS Management System and provide advice and assistance to the EHS manager to reduce site EHS risk.
- Support, implement and/or maintain specific North American EHS programs and projects.
- Develop appropriate strategies for implementation of new or revised policies and regulations in conjunction with site operations management.
- Assist in managing environmental permits and program requirements specific to the site.
- Support the assigned sites environmental/sustainability efforts including both achieving Zero Waste to Landfill and ISO 14001 certification.
- Assist in leading and overseeing the site Safety Committee meetings.
- 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 EHS regulations.
- Develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions with the operations team.
- Identify site EHS training needs, develop appropriate resources, and execute training sessions for employees and management staff as required.
- Support site supervisors and managers with the investigation of EHS incidents at the site.
- Lead investigation process and/or collaborate with appropriate corporate staff on serious incidents.
- Communicate EHS incidents and corrective actions in a timely, thorough, and effective manner.
- Actively live the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
- Employee Share Plan
- Life, disability, and accident insurance
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
