EHS 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

Kerry, boasting over 45 facilities across North America, Our Sturtevant, WI location is part of our Meat Division and creates dry seasoning blends for meat and snacks items that spice up the life of Kerry customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program - and we’re proud of that contribution to our local food banks and organizations. We are located a commutable 20 minutes from the Milwaukee metro area, with easy on/off access from I-94. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you! 1751 Enterprise Dr, Sturtevant, WI 53177.

 

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $120,000 - $125,000 per year 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

As an EHS Manager you’ll support business strategy to ensure all HSE directives, policies, and initiatives are effectively incorporated at site level.

 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

 

• Develop, implement, and execute HSE objectives and improvement plans in collaboration with site operations and HSE Manager.

 

• Manage environmental permits, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and safety programs.

 

• Conduct regular audits/inspections and develop corrective actions with the operations team.

 

• Identify HSE training needs, develop resources, and conduct training sessions.

 

• Investigate HSE incidents, support site supervisors, and communicate incidents and corrective actions effectively.

 

• Collaborate with HR to manage Workers Compensation claims and minimize lost/restricted workdays.

 

• Participate in the plant Security Team and review site security.

 

• Monitor HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maintain HSE records for compliance.

 

• Advise project management on HSE requirements and liaise with external agencies as needed.

What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe

• BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• Change management. Business performance management.
• Broad manufacturing understanding and knowledge.
• Budget management and control.
• HSE regulations including OSHA, EPA, and ISO 14001