Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Kraft Heinz; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to join their Cedar Rapids team. This role is crucial for implementing operational risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will collaborate with factory management to enhance safety protocols and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you are passionate about safety and environmental management and want to contribute to the production of quality food products, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in safety and environmental management, preferably in food industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA Regulations and Management Systems required.

Responsibilities

• Implement ORM strategies to reduce operational risk and ensure compliance.
• Provide training to management and employees on ORM performance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Management

Environmental Management

Risk Management

Continuous Improvement Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Environmental Management

Industrial Hygiene

Tools

ISO 14001

Process Safety Management

Job description

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

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Job Description

Location: Kraft Heinz – Cedar Rapids, 4601 C Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Work Schedule:

• 1st Shift 8-4:30 - M-F

Plant Overview:

• 3 Shift Operation
• Non-Union Facility with approximately 270 hourly staff members which are a mix of temporary and full-time associates.
• 100% Food Service, 4 bag soup lines, 1 tub line, 18 Kettles, 5 Filling lines, and 4 packaging lines.
• Products include Frozen Soups and Macaroni & Cheese.

Job Overview: Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference! Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids is looking for candidates that want to make great soups!

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Implement ORM strategies that align with corporate objectives to reduce/mitigate operational risk.
• Use key metrics to illustrate and affect performance in ORM at the factory location.
• Communication of ORM factory results.
• Participate in the annual ORM conference, quarterly webcasts, regional meetings, etc.
• Liaison to collaborate with Factory Management and Supervision regarding incidents that could jeopardize the integrity of the brands.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation (OSHA, EPA) and practices that impact the factory.
• Ensure that the site adheres to applicable Kraft Heinz policies/procedures, processes and operating principles.
• Recommends new policies or procedures as necessary.
• Coordinates and assists with the implementation of continuous improvement principles into ORM elements.
• Responsible for Compliance Safety site training.
• Provide training to management and employees to ensure that all recognize their contribution to improved ORM performance.
• Ensure compliance with any ORM legislation.
• Facilitates activities related to ORM controls.
• Administers new and current processes and tools to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local ORM regulations and assists the factory with these requirements.
• Implement the facility’s ORM Business Plans. Ensure action items are developed and implemented for process improvement.
• Assist with Injury and Claim Management.
• Assist in the Employee and Environmental Health pillar of KHMS.
• Assist with the ORM portion of the plant Process Safety Management program.
• Meet corporate deadlines and completion targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

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. Prior experience with Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA Regulations and Management Systems (i.e., ISO 14001, Safety Management Systems).
• Continuous Improvement Principles and Practices.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner.
• Must ensure that quality products are being produced.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures.
• May be required to lift 50+ pounds.
• Responsible for Q-RMP standards implementation as defined by the accountability list document.
• Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, etc.
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
• Pay Range: $27.67.
• Start earning PTO at hire, generous.
• Non-Union (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plan- BONUS PLAN.

Location(s): Quality Chef - Cedar Rapids

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative

Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing