Job Description

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

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 $91,404 to $120,000 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).

What You'll Do

Kerry has over 50 sites across North America. The Kerry Sturtevant facility has 205 employees. The successful candidate for this role is someone comfortable working on first shift, but flexible to support other shifts when needed, and open to career advancement opportunities. Some of the responsibilities for the site HSE Manager include:

· 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 keep (or attain, depending on the site) 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

What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe

· 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). 

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

· In-depth working knowledge of HSE regulations, including OSHA and EPA

​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.      

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