EHS Lead

Job Description

The EHS Lead plays a pivotal role in driving environmental health and safety excellence throughout the expansion of two business critical food manufacturing facilities. This highly visible leadership position is responsible for shaping and executing the site safety strategy fostering a proactive risk management culture and ensuring full regulatory compliance from groundbreaking to project completion. Success in this role is built on strong collaboration with the Project Manager Plant Leadership team and cross-functional teams resulting in a lasting positive impact on site sustainability and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in the development implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs across all project phases ensuring full compliance with federal state and local regulations.

• Act as the primary EHS advisor to project management delivering expert guidance on regulatory requirements risk mitigation strategies and industry best practices.

• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and cross-functional teams to embed EHS considerations into project planning scheduling and execution.

• Direct comprehensive EHS risk assessments audits and incident investigations; develop implement and track corrective action plans to address identified issues.

• Monitor analyze and report on EHS performance metricsincluding both leading and lagging indicatorsto drive proactive improvements and accountability.

• Ensure all project activities adhere to OSHA EPA and food industry EHS standards maintaining a strong compliance posture throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare review and maintain all required EHS documentation permits and regulatory reports; serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.

• Design and deliver engaging EHS training programs for employees contractors and stakeholders fostering awareness and capability at every level.

• Clearly communicate EHS expectations policies and procedures to all project personnel ensuring alignment and understanding.

• Champion a culture of safety accountability and environmental stewardship setting the standard for project teams and contractors.

• Provide timely guidance and solutions to resolve EHS issues during project execution supporting operational continuity and risk reduction.

• Integrate EHS principles into all aspects of project planning and execution proactively identifying and managing health safety and environmental risks.

• Enhance project efficiency by embedding EHS standards in workflows minimizing disruptions and optimizing resource allocation.

• Demonstrate a commitment to sustainability by reducing environmental impact and promoting health and safety best practices across all activities.

• Lead early EHS integration efforts including feasibility assessments risk analyses and stakeholder consultations to ensure robust project foundations.

• Collaborate across departments to align objectives share insights and implement cohesive strategies that prioritize both project success and EHS excellence.

• Continuously monitor EHS performance throughout the project lifecycle utilizing audits feedback loops and data analysis to drive ongoing improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health Safety Industrial Hygiene or related field.

• 7 years of progressive EHS experience including major capital projects.

• Demonstrated transformation leadershipchampioning cultural change engagement and organizational agility in line with Kraft Heinzs Dare to Do Better Every Day and We Own It values.

• Advanced knowledge of OSHA EPA and food industry EHS standards with a commitment to Doing the Right Thing.

• Proven ability to Work as a Teamcollaborating and communicating effectively across cross-functional and diverse teams.

• Strong project management risk assessment and compliance skills consistently Simplifying the Complex and moving with speed and agility.

• Track record of modeling optimism energizing others and fostering an inclusive accountable culture.

• Professional EHS certification (CSP CIH CHMM) preferred.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work flexible hours as needed

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

• Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.