Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Wattie's (Kraft Heinz); Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a motivated individual to kickstart their career in Health & Safety with a leading global food company. As an EHS Coordinator, you will play a vital role in fostering a positive EHS culture while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations. This position offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued. With a focus on internal growth and career advancement, this role is perfect for recent graduates or students eager to make an impact in the field. Join a team that prioritizes safety and well-being, and be part of an organization that is committed to excellence in the food and beverage industry.

Benefits

Pay for Performance

Parental Leave

Purchased Leave

Volunteer Leave

In-house Training Programs

Corporate Discounts

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of EHS legislation and statutory obligations.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or office environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EHS administrative duties and ensure compliance.
• Conduct surveys, risk assessments, and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate EHS training and maintain documentation.

Skills

EHS Compliance

Risk Assessment

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

EHS/NZQA Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Access Database

Outlook

Word

Job description

EHS Coordinator

• Opportunity to launch your Health & Safety career
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Location: Christchurch, NZ, in a dynamic FMCG environment

Kickstart Your Health & Safety Career with Heinz Watties (Kraft Heinz)

Are you a recent graduate or student looking to launch your career in Health & Safety? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an EHS Coordinator to join the team in Christchurch, New Zealand.

About the Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and more, in a portfolio of over 200 brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative duties for Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Risk at the site level
• Manage the site's ACC account and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Ensure site compliance with safety protocols and regulations, including conducting surveys, risk assessments, and implementing corrective actions
• Coordinate and maintain site documentation, including notice boards, policy documents, and monthly reporting
• Facilitate EHS training, meetings, and audits, including internal and external compliance training
• Develop and implement corrective action plans from audits and assessments
• Manage hazard registers, risk assessments, and investigations, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain EHS databases and research EHS improvements
• Lead and coach system initiatives across the site
• Support departmental changes and objectives, perform other duties as required

About You

• Champion a positive EHS culture and raise awareness across the site
• Ability to review and interpret statistical information, presenting it in an understandable format
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident in delivering presentations and training
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to work varied hours for shift support and customer needs
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in your work
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory obligations
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or office environment, with relevant EHS/NZQA qualifications (desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access Database, Outlook, and Word

Benefits of Working with Us

• Pay for Performance – industry-leading variable compensation on top of a competitive base salary
• Parental Leave – paid time off for primary and secondary caregivers
• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave, and LiveWell programs
• Great Place to Work certification
• In-house training programs
• Corporate discounts and more

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're motivated, dedicated, and passionate about Environment, Health, and Safety, we encourage you to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close early. We look forward to considering your qualifications for this role.