Environmental Heath and Safety Manager

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Responsibilities:

1. Own and execute EHS strategies that align with corporate objectives and aspirations;
2. Utilize leading and lagging KPI metrics to drive EHS performance;
3. Reporting and communication of EHS results, key initiatives and action plans to key stakeholders to all levels within the organization;
4. Partner and collaborate with Heinz Legal and Communications Department regarding incidents that could jeopardize our people, plant and/or brands;
5. Keep abreast of applicable EHS legislation and practices that impact the factory;
6. Develop and manage department EHS financial budget;
7. Engage, partner and enroll various teams and individuals, across the factory shopfloor and corporate personnel in the EHS journey;
8. Ensure that the site adheres to applicable KraftHeinz policies/procedures, processes and operating principles; Revise and evolve policies and/or procedures as necessary;
9. Drive continuous improvement, capability and culture across the plant towards best in class performance and zero incident mindset;
10. Implement KraftHeinz EHS Management Systems and Best Practices as designed
11. Provide training to staff and employees to ensure that all recognize their role in supporting the KH journey;
12. Ensure compliance with all EHS legislation and regulatory bodies; Inclusive of Federal, State, and local requirements
13. Develops and maintains new and current processes and tools to ensure sustained compliance with all Federal, State, and local EHS regulations;
14. Facilitate Workers' Compensation process with diligence if/as required.
15. Benchmark best practice internally and externally. Apply learning's and insights with pace into own operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety and Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent is preferred; Bachelor's level degree is required
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in safety and environmental management is required
• Prior experience with Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA Regulations, DOT Regulations and Management Systems (i.e., ISO 14001, Safety Management Systems)
• Continuous Improvement Principles and Practices
• Professional designations such as a Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM), 30 hour OSHA Certified, Certification in Ergonomics, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Associate Safety professional (ASP) is preferred.
• Knowledge of State and Federal rules/regulations such as EEO, FDA, & USDA.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation and facilitation skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to partner and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to grow with the organization and commit to "doing what it takes" to attain aggressive organizational objectives
• Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment, problem solving and decision- making skills
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives
• Ability to engage, coach and develop others.

Location(s)

Quality Chef - Cedar Rapids

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.