EHS Lead

Kerry Group; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Lincolnshire seeks an experienced EHS Lead to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. In this role, you will drive initiatives, lead accident investigations, and maintain EHS management systems. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in food manufacturing and a key qualification like NEBOSH. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for self-growth and career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role in food manufacturing.
• Experience influencing key stakeholders and driving change.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance to all EHS legislation and group policies.
• Conduct timely completion of accident investigation reports.
• Ensure EHS management systems are compliant for audits.

Skills

Driving compliance

Accident investigation

EHS management systems maintenance

Training abilities

Stakeholder influence

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Key qualification in EHS (e.g., NEBOSH)

Job description

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an EHS Lead to join the team at our Taste & Nutrition Manufacturing facility in Gainsborough, where we create and produce a range of products for some of our biggest customers.

The EHS Lead is responsible for driving the Health, Safety and Environment agenda at site level and will be the subject matter expert for the site and ensure compliance to all EHS related legislation, group policies and standards.

This role will build collaborative relationships within the site team, across manufacturing sites and the central EHS team and share best practice and learnings to help improve the function. The EHS Lead will also be the main point of contact in liaising with the competent authorities, for audits and issue resolution and will drive key EHS initiatives on site to support delivery of Site Metrics and Group KPIs.

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 with opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety Purpose

At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

What you'll be doing

• To be the subject matter expert in EHS and drive compliance to all EHS legislation and group policies.
• Drive accurate and timely completion of Accident Investigations Reports and hold teams to account for close out actions and sharing learnings.
• Drive compliance to KFSS, accelerate gaps in the standards and keep them a high priority for the Site Leadership Team.
• Ensure the EHS management systems are maintained, developed and compliant for all external and internal audits, including ISO 14001 & KFSS.
• Ensure serious issues are escalated and key learning shared with business.
• Effectively train key elements of EHS at site and support this training at other Kerry Sites.
• Serve as the competent authority key contact on site and host visits and audits.
• Support the business in delivering both business and site sustainability projects – Champions 12.3, WRAP, and Group Sustainability targets of CO2, water, waste and plastic reduction.
• Drive and collate site KPIs and hold sites to account for hitting targets.

What you can bring to the role

• Previous experience within a similar role in food manufacturing. Prior experience within engineering alongside EHS would also be a bonus.
• Ideally have a key qualification in EHS (e.g., NEBOSH). However, we can support training for a candidate who has the right skill set and desire to learn.
• Experience influencing key stakeholders and driving change on site.
• Experience building networks within and across sites to share best practice.
• Standard setting and holding people accountable to drive standards forward.
• Ability to decipher, understand and implement key legislative information at site level.
• Positive influencer who can make an impact on the site and senior teams to drive change.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn't exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don't fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world's leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Scam Warning

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.