Portland, ME EHS Specialist

5 days ago


Portland, United States Kerry Full time

​Requisition ID: 54453 
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

Are you ready to caffeinate your career?  If the answer is yes, you may want to join our Kerry Portland, ME team Our site creates liquid coffee extracts for Kerry customers and brands. 

What You'll Do

The typical hiring range for this role is $62,905.00    to $85,000.00 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). 

Responsible for management of site health, safety and environmental systems focusing on employee H&S and site environmental performance and improvement. As a member of the site’s EHS 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.

 POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Kerry has over 50 sites across North America. The Kerry-Portland facility has 50 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 Specialist 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.
•  Assist in managing environmental permits and program requirements specific to the site.
•  Assist in 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 the operations team.
•  Identify site EHS training needs, develop appropriate resources, and execute training sessions for employees and management staff as required.
•  Assist in leading and overseeing the 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.
•  Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
•  Assist in tracking and monitoring site EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communicate trends appropriately.
•  Maintain EHS records to ensure adherence to corporate polices and/or regulatory requirements. Includes, but not limited to, injury/illness log (i.e., OSHA 300 Log), incident records, safety metrics, training, inspections, permits, etc.
•  Assist in the continuous improvement efforts for the site’s EHS programs and performance.

What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe

 QUALIFICATIONS • 

  •  BS in Occupational Safety & Health or related field and at least one year of relevant experience OR at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  •   Knowledge of Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, Word.
  •   EHS experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
  • Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) preferred.
  •  Knowledge of EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA. Working knowledge of local EHS regulations a plus

​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.      

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