Sr. EHS Manager - Vinegar

Kerry Group•Chicago, IL

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. The Senior EHS Manager is responsible for management of site health, safety and environmental systems focusing on employee H&S and site environmental performance and improvement for 8 sites in North America. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, provide support and leadership to the site through implementation of EHS programs, procedures, and education initiatives focused on compliance assurance, incident reduction, and risk mitigation. Up to 50% rravel may be required for this position.

Requirements

BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (with a specialization in EHS or other related EHS discipline) AND at least 5 years EHS experience in a manufacturing setting (food industry preferred).
In-depth working knowledge of EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA. Working knowledge of local EHS regulations is preferred (IL, CA, NY etc.).

Responsibilities

Support business strategy to ensure all EHS directives, policies, and initiatives are effectively incorporated at site level.
Develop, implement, and execute EHS annual objectives & improvement plans in conjunction with site operations management as defined in site master schedule.
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 keep 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 EHS regulations. Where appropriate, develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions with operations team.
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 work days.
Manage expenses and budget of the EHS function for the site in partnership with operations management.
Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
Track and monitor site EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communicate trends to the Site Leadership Team and to the wider Kerry North America community as needed to drive performance.
Maintain EHS records to ensure adherence to corporate polices 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.