Safe Foods a Division of Fortrex · 1 week ago
Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist
Kieler, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $97K/yr
5+ years expSafe Foods, a Division of Fortrex, is a leader in food safety solutions with over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America. The Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist will drive EHS excellence by ensuring adherence to safety culture, training, and compliance within the manufacturing environment.
AgricultureBiotechnologyFood and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Rachel Honan
Responsibilities
Partnership with SF Operations leadership to help drive EHS excellence among their teams
Support EHS programs throughout the organization
Reinforce strategic EHS initiatives within their division
Maintain open communications with SF EHS Manager, and SF leadership regarding issues related to Safety, Health, and Environmental
Work closely with EHS Team on a regular basis including weekly conference calls and team meetings
Ensure SF Operations comply with all EHS related requirements from external customers, governmental agencies, and established policies and procedures
Ensure that all investigations are documented with an action plan and that the action plan is successfully implemented
Manage and attend all OSHA, EPA, DOT or other regulatory visits pertaining to SFCI business scope as needed, including site visits, complaints, and assisting the Senior Compliance Officer with informal conferences as needed
Interface with local, state, and federal agencies on all EHS related issues
Implement and maintain EHS policies and procedures
Create and support specific action plans to solve identified plant level issues
Assist Safety Teams (Spill Team, Fire & First Response, Safety Committee, etc) and other assignments as needed
Serve as a strategic partner to SF Operations leadership by providing guidance, coaching, and support to promote EHS excellence
Maintain open, professional communication with the SF EHS Manager, and facility leadership
Represent the EHS Department in ways that promote trust, partnership, and credibility
Facilitate site safety committees using a collaborative, solutions-focused approach
Maintain audit readiness and collaborate with stakeholders during regulatory and customer audits
Build positive, respectful relationships with local, state, and federal agencies
Conduct timely and thorough incident investigations to identify contributing factors and develop improvement strategies
Develop and deliver professional EHS presentations for leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders
Support employee learning through engaging training that encourages participation and understanding
Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly performance reports and dashboards
Support the development of action plans to address EHS opportunities and operational risks
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure progress is maintained and improvements are implemented effectively
Assist with stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste, universal waste, and spill response activities
Conduct environmental inspections with a focus on safe practices and regulatory compliance
Provide support for environmental permitting as needed
Travel as needed to assist with investigations, audits, training and activities
Perform inspections requiring climbing stairs or ladders, extended walking, bending, and entering varied environments
Support additional EHS responsibilities as needed
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years of age or older
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field
5 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial operations
Strong professional communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and sound judgment
Proven ability to coach employees and build strong cross-functional relationships
Ability to independently manage investigations, documentation, and corrective actions
Preferred
Certificate to perform fit testing
Certificate to train and test others on forklift certifications
Certified to issue safe work and confined spaces permits
Experience with environmental sampling, wastewater testing, or stormwater management
Knowledge of OSHA 1910, EPA regulations, and hazardous waste management
Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, or CHST
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Company Paid Long-Term Disability
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
Training & Development Opportunities
Company
Safe Foods a Division of Fortrex
Safe Foods is a division of Fortrex and offers superior chemical solutions, intervention processing aids, innovative equipment, and real-time analytics software to food processing partners around the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-08-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Carl Rosenbaum
Chairman
Recent News
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