HSE Manager

Kerry•Seattle, WA

9d•$88,100 - $163,700•Onsite

About The Position

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. Our Seattle, WA location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and creates syrups and sweet sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. You’ll be working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team that’s committed to helping each other succeed in their roles through structured training with committed and engaged leadership. With our engagement program, volunteer days and energetic culture, we might be the team for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering or similar field.
Minimum 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting (food, pharmaceutical and/or chemical preferred).
In-depth working knowledge of EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA.
Proven leadership skills, being able to influence and implement changes from the operator level up to management.
Excellent communication, organization and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Having a master's degree and/or additional certifications (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and execute EHS annual objectives & improvement plans in conjunction with site leadership.
Develop appropriate strategies for implementation of new or revised policies and regulations in conjunction with site leadership.
Manage all environmental permits and program requirements specific to the site.
Lead and maintain the site’s ISO-14001 program.
Conduct risk assessments, audits and inspections (including inspections of machinery, equipment in use, and work systems in operation) at regular intervals to ensure compliance with corporate policies and EHS regulations. Develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions as needed.
Identify site EHS 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 EHS incidents at the site. Where necessary, 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.
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 EHS function for the site.
Track and monitor site EHS KPIs and communicate trends to site leadership and to the wider Kerry North America community as needed.
Maintain EHS records to ensure adherence to corporate policies and/or regulatory requirements. Includes, but not limited to, OSHA 300 log, incident records, safety metrics, training, inspections, permits, etc.
Liaise with various external agencies or resources (government agencies, group insurers, etc.).
Lead the continuous improvement efforts for the site’s EHS programs and performance.