HSE Specialist

Kerry Group•Harrisburg, VA

11h•$63,000 - $116,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Kerry has over 50 sites across North America. The Kerry-Harrisonburg facility has over 160 employees working 27/7. The successful candidate for this role is someone comfortable working on a hybrid shift (2pm-10pm) shift, but flexible to support other shifts when needed, and open to career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

BS in Occupational Safety & Health or related field, OR at least 3+ years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word necessary.
Knowledge of EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA

Nice To Haves

SAP, Intelex and/or Alchemy experience a plus.
Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) a plus.
Working knowledge of local EHS regulations a plus
Experience in Continuous Improvement a plus.

Responsibilities

Support business strategy by ensuring EHS directives, policies, and initiatives are effectively implemented at the site level.
Develop and execute EHS annual objectives and continuous improvement plans with site operations management.
Implement new or revised EHS policies and regulatory requirements in partnership with operations.
Identify EHS training needs and deliver training programs for employees and management.
Manage environmental permits and ensure compliance with site-specific regulatory requirements.
Conduct regular site audits and inspections, driving corrective and preventive actions as needed.
Lead and support EHS incident investigations, ensuring timely communication of findings and actions.
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures to enhance workplace safety.
Track and report EHS KPIs, identifying trends and driving performance improvements.
Maintain accurate EHS records and documentation to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.