EHS Specialist

Kraft Heinz; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for its Fremont facility. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing risk processes. Candidates should have a degree in safety management with experience in the food industry, and will be involved in significant operational risk management strategies and initiatives.

Benefits

Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

HRA or HSA

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in safety and environmental management, preferably in the food industry.
• Minimum of 1 year managerial or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA Regulations, DOT Regulations, and Management Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Kraft Heinz Safety Playbook and Safety Rules.
• Drive ORM strategies aligned with corporate objectives to reduce operational risk.
• Supervise ORM staff and perform performance management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety and Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent

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Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to work at our sauces processing facility in Fremont, OH. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering Operational Risk Management (ORM) processes including Safety & Health, Environment, Business Continuity, Facility Security, Asset Conservation, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Pandemic Planning at the factory location. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as Kraft Heinz policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety and Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in safety and environmental management, preferably in the food industry
• Minimum of 1 year managerial or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA Regulations, DOT Regulations, and Management Systems (ISO 14001, Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) preferred)

Responsibilities & Duties

• Act as a backup for the ORM Manager
• Implement the Kraft Heinz Safety Playbook and Safety Rules
• Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in developing procedures and corrective actions
• Drive ORM strategies aligned with corporate objectives to reduce operational risk
• Use key metrics to illustrate ORM performance
• Communicate ORM factory results
• Participate in ORM conferences, webcasts, and regional meetings
• Collaborate with Factory Management on incidents affecting brand integrity
• Ensure compliance with ORM legislation and policies
• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives in ORM
• Manage ORM systems and provide training
• Ensure ORM compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Assist with injury and claim management, including Workers’ Compensation
• Lead process improvement initiatives (Six Sigma / KHMS)
• Supervise ORM staff and perform performance management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in computer applications

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision
• Additional incentives: Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability
• HRA or HSA
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Starting pay rate: $30.00 per hour

Plant & Community Overview

Over 300 union employees, UFCW Local 75, manufacturing over 1 billion pounds of ketchup annually, the world’s largest ketchup factory, producing ketchup, chili sauce, and cocktail sauce.

Welcome to Fremont. For more info: https://www.fremontohio.org/

Additional Information

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact [e-mail].

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing