EHS Specialist

Job Description

Kraft Heinz Winchester
EHS Specialist Job Description
Department: Operations
Position Type: Hourly

Hourly Wage $ 31.52
Function: Operations

The statements included in this Position Description reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The focus should be on the position and not the current incumbent.
The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to work at our Hydration and Beverage facility in Winchester VA. A successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating EHS processes that include Safety & Health Environmental and Facility Security. The candidate must also ensure our facility is maintaining compliance with all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations and Kraft Heinz policies/procedures and processes. The EHS Specialist will report to the Operational Risk Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in safety and environmental management Industrial Hygiene or equivalent is preferred.

Preferred 13 years experience in safety and environmental management.

Knowledge of OSHA EPA Regulations DOT Regulations and Management Systems (i.e. ISO 14001.

Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) OSHA 30 hour is preferred.
Skills Abilities & Training

Experience using Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office

Planning Initiative and Organizational Skills

Willingness to change and learn new skills

Experience implementing/developing EHS plans and Policies

Selfstarter and ability to lead meetings

Ability to multitask to handle shifting priorities and to follow through on projects while meeting deadlines with minimal direction

Good verbal and written communication skills

Skilled in follow up and action plans as well as ability to empower others

Good trouble shooting and decisionmaking skills
Job Description Summary

Supports Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) processes that include Safety & Health
Environment Business Continuity Facility Security Asset Conservation and Department of
Transportation (DOT) for the factory.

Day to day evaluation of EHS documentation and data reporting trends. Specifically
assisting with the tracking and collection of Risk Triggers BOS and QRPs to understand
facility trends for future improvement.

Capture interpret and use data from multiple cross functional databases to develop actional steps that will improve processes and optimize results.

Assists in the development and implementation of EHS strategies that align with corporate
objectives to reduce/mitigate operational risk.

Applies key metrics to drive site ORM performance.

Collaborates with the Plantwide Trainers to ensure EHS trainings are up to company
standards for factory personnel and updates as needed.

Ensures site adheres to the applicable Kraft Heinz Management Systems (KHMS) policies procedures processes and operating principles.
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Recommends policies and procedures to reflect current work processes.

Develops knowledge of EHS required functions and compliance activities (Environmental
OSHA Workers Compensation etc.

Assists with investigations using RCFA for all incidents and manages action plans to closure

Assists in Workers Compensation process as needed

Maintains accountability for KHMS / EHS system and operational standards.

Partners with business leaders on implementation of process improvements.

Completes required reporting on a regular basis in compliance with corporate Safety
Process Safety Rules and regulatory reporting requirements.

Assists in the facilitation of all KHMS standards related to EHS.

Purchasing for site safety GMP and production related supplies.

EHS representative on all Central Safety team meetings working with team leaders to
improve current safety rule procedures and processes.

Owner of the sites LOTO and Machine guarding inventories. Role helps generate yearly audits of both inventories and collaborates with management on improvements/changes in either.

Always leads by example including being flexible and adaptable

Coordinate work assignments and track to completion

Ensures continuous improvement with waste streams and recycling program

Collects samples and sends out to laboratory as needed

Willing to become certified in CPR/AED and complete First Responder Training

Coordinate with ORM to ensure all tasks and inspections are being completed on schedule

Performs other duties projects and assignments as needed
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
Kraft Heinz offers a generous and comprehensive benefit and compensation package:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short and longterm disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Starting hourly pay of $31.52
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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 .