• Job Description

  Req#: 60002

  Requisition ID: 60002
  Position Type: (US)Full Time
  Workplace Arrangement:

  About Kerry

  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.

  Where You'll Work

  Our Calhoun, GA location is part of our Meat division and uses unique proprietary technology developed by Kerry to create breading and coating blends for our customers and products. We're excited to install two additional lines in 2020, contributing to the growth of our business and future!

  221 Salem Rd. SW Calhoun, GA 30701

  Compensation Data

  The typical hiring range for this role is $91,404.00 to $154,009.00 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

  What You'll Do

  Kerry has over 50 sites across North America. The Kerry- Calhoun facility has around 175 employees. The successful candidate for this role is someone comfortable working on first shift, but flexible to support other shifts when needed, and open to career advancement opportunities. Some of the responsibilities for the site EHS Manager include:

  · 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.

  · 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 (or attain, depending on the site) 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.

  · 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.

  What You'll Need To Be Successful

  · 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).

  · Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) preferred.

  · In-depth working knowledge of EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA (Canadian sites may want to replace OSHA and EPA with similar country specific regs…example for Ontario sites would list OEPA {Ontario Environmental Protection Act}, OHSA {Occupational Health and Safety Act} and WHMIS {Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System}). Working knowledge of local EHS regulations is preferred (specific local, provincial, or state regulations can be added, but need to be kept as ‘preferred’).

  Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

  Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

  Recruiter:
  Posting Type: DNI

• About the company

  At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage, and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights, and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming.

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