EHS Specialist at Kerry Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

EHS Management Systems, INTELEX, ALCHEMY, SAP, Process Safety Management, ISO14001, EHS Audits, Incident Investigation, Training Development, Regulatory Compliance, Plant Effluents, Data Analysis, Flexibility, Safety Programs, OSHA, EPA

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Requisition ID 61423 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. About the role The EHS Specialist will need to be proficient in the use of EHS management systems including but not limited to INTELEX, ALCHEMY, and SAP - responsible for implementation, maintenance, coordination & monitoring of these systems. This position will report directly to the EHS Manager. This role will participate in statutory/regulatory compliance as well as industry best practices in health, safety and environmental responsibilities. This includes development and maintenance of procedures, processes, and plant personnel, including training. Key responsibilities What would you do? Key Responsibilities Support business strategy to ensure all EHS directives, policies, and initiatives are effectively developed and implemented at site level. This includes but is not limited to Process Safety Management processes, Master Schedule, ISO14001, and any other internal EHS programs. Help enforce EHS policies to establish a culture of Health & Safety for the facility. Support site EHS training, develop appropriate resources, and execute training sessions for employees and management staff as required. Undertake, at regular intervals, EHS audits/inspections of the site and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions. Support site supervisors with the investigation of EHS incidents at the site. Where necessary, lead the investigation process. Assist on the review of physical site security and security situations as they develop. Maintain EHS records to ensure adherence to corporate polices and/or regulatory requirements. Includes, but not limited to, OSHA 300 log, training, inspections, permits etc. Support and maintain all Safety programs and compliance such as ISO14001 certification, LIFE program etc. Travel up to 25%. Qualifications and skills Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field of study required 2-3 years of EHS demonstrated relevant experience required Experience with Local, State and Federal regulatory agencies. OSHA and EPA are required, DHS, PSM, PHA, and DHA experience preferred. Experience with plant effluents, including air and wastewater discharge permitting requirements. Understanding of plant utilities, collection and analysis of data to support sustainability initiatives. Ability to be flexible with hours when needed. Work Environment and Physical Requirements Employee has exposure to chemicals, products that require use of a respirator and must wear safety glasses and proper PPE as specified in the primary environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to sit and frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally to stoop, kneel or crouch. Employee will be required to work at heights and climb stairs on a routine basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, position requires the ability to hear and communicate verbally. The pay range for this position is $64,000 - $105,000 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on November 30,2025 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

Responsibilities

The EHS Specialist will implement, maintain, coordinate, and monitor EHS management systems. They will also participate in compliance with statutory regulations and industry best practices in health, safety, and environmental responsibilities.