HSE Manager

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

At our Melrose Park, IL, plant we feel good about our various batters and breading products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you. Our team prides itself on being collaborative and having a healthy culture where working hard and doing a good job is recognized and appreciated. Please note, this is a Union facility. We are part of the Melrose Park Teamsters Local 781. The Melrose Park site address is 3141 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160

What You'll Do

The typical hiring range for this role is $89,715 to $135,000 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). 

 

I.  TITLE:

HSE Manager – Melrose Park, IL

 

II.  POSITION OBJECTIVE

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 Leadership Team, provide support and leadership to the site through implementation of HSE programs, procedures, and education initiatives focused on compliance assurance, incident reduction, and risk mitigation.

III.  POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Support business strategy to ensure all HSE directives, policies, and initiatives are effectively incorporated at site level.

•  Develop, implement, and execute HSE 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 attain 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 HSE regulations. Where appropriate, develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions with operations team.

•  Identify site HSE 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 HSE incidents at the site. Where necessary, lead investigation process and/or collaborate with appropriate corporate staff on serious incidents.

•  Communicate HSE 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 HSE function for the site.

•  Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.

•  Track and monitor site HSE 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 HSE 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 HSE programs and performance.

 

 

Qualifications and skills

 QUALIFICATIONS

•  BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (with a specialization in HSE or other related HSE discipline) AND at least 5 years HSE experience in a manufacturing setting (food industry preferred). Non-degreed candidates will be considered who have 9+ years of similar experience.

•  Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve HSE goals and objectives.

•  Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, analyze data, and develop effective solutions.

•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

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

•  In-depth working knowledge of HSE regulations, including OSHA and EPA Working knowledge of local HSE regulations is preferred.