HSE Specialist - Rome, GA

Requisition ID 52267
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Quality 
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Posting Type DNI

Leading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it's how we've become the worlds leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it's building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 24,000+ colleagues across the globe and 15,000+ Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.

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 will you work?

Our Rome, GA location is part of our Meat division and uses unique proprietary technology created and developed by Kerry to create breading and coating blends for our customers and products. This team is close-knit with a family like feel, taking pride in their relationships and the results they produce each day! With a recent 125 million dollar investment, this site will soon be one of the most advanced and modern food manufacturing facilities in the world. Join us on our journey!

What will you do?

Main Objective
We are seeking an HSE Specialist to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the site HSE Manager, you will coach and mentor teams to live Safety First, Quality Always, complete hazard assessments and action plans, conduct incident investigations and handle regulatory analysis/reporting for a site with approximately 300 team members.

 

Main Activities

• Develop, implement, and execute HSE annual objectives & improvement plans in conjunction with site leadership.
• Assist in managing environmental permits and program requirements specific to the site. 
• Assist in attaining and maintaining the site’s ISO-14001 certification.
• Undertake audits/inspections of the site (including machinery/equipment and work systems). 
• Identify site HSE training needs, mobilize resources and execute training sessions for employees and management staff as required. 
• Assist in leading and overseeing the site Safety Committee’s meetings.
• Support site supervisors and managers with the investigation of HSE incidents at the site. Where necessary, lead the investigation process.
• Communicate HSE incidents and corrective actions.
• Partner with Corporate to monitor the status of all open Workers Compensation claims and coordinate activities to minimize lost and/or restricted work days, partnering with site Human Resources where necessary. 
• Assist in tracking and monitoring site HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communicate trends appropriately.
• 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.
• Assist in the continuous improvement efforts for the site’s HSE programs and performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What will you need to be successful?

• BS in Occupational Safety & Health or at least 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting.
• OSHA 30 certification (general industry). Any additional certifications like ASP, CSP, CIH are a nice to have.
• Experience with LOTO programs, confined space, forklift training.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc). SAP and Intelex are a nice to have.
• Organizational and communication skills.

Compensation

The typical hiring range for this role is $62,906 to $92,755 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).

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