Irca Group

Manufactures semi-finished pastry ingredients for professionals

HSE Specialist

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAffton, MO, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science, preferably in safety engineering, risk management, occupational health, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field, and/or a minimum of 3 years of previous HSE management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Environmental Protection Agency regulations at the state and federal levels.
Ability to interpret state and federal regulations and determine their applicability to facilities to ensure compliance.
Proven ability to drive process improvements, adhere to budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Knowledge and experience with relevant consensus standards such as National Fire Protection Association and American National Standards Institute standards, and systems such as ISO 14001, is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills, including corrective and preventive actions and root cause analyses.
Technical proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other EHS enterprise solutions.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key contact and site resource for HSE support by conducting observations, assessments, and oversight of non-routine work permits.
Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and ergonomic assessments.
Conduct regular HSE audits and site inspections, and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Manage site HSE training, develop appropriate resources, and deliver training sessions for employees and management staff as required.
Maintain enterprise Environmental, Health and Safety data management systems.
Analyze HSE and Sustainability data and recommend system and process improvements to attain HSE performance targets.
Develop and publish weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics scorecards and reports.
Support site supervisors with investigations of HSE incidents and lead the investigation process where necessary.
Maintain HSE records to ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements, including OSHA 300 logs, training records, and inspections.
Promote a world-class HSE culture through employee engagement, a behavior-based safety program, and leadership of site safety committees.
Perform other duties as directed by the HSE Manager.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Intelex, MVP, Alchemy, and Traction Guest is a plus.
An advanced certification such as ASP, or the ability to obtain certification.

IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g. CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery / pastry ingredients.

The Company, established in 1919, and headquartered in Italy, was acquired by Advent International, the global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. Irca has made several acquisitions recently in the areas of candied fruits (Cesarin), pistachio ingredients (Anastasi) and Sweet ingredients in US and Europe, as well as expansion and growth of US facilities.

The business focuses on high value and specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment, with a portfolio that incorporates a range of products including sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates and fruit purées. Irca has 22 production facilities in Europe, US and Vietnam, with over 2400 employees serving 100+ countries.

JOB PURPOSE

Irca Group is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to enhance and accelerate our safety culture and programs. If you have a track record of developing and implementing effective safety work programs and driving continuous improvement in HSE programs, please apply to join our team! We’re passionate about our people, starting with their safety. As our HSE Specialist, you will partner cross functionality with colleagues to create a Safety-First mindset and culture. We are seeking someone to work onsite daily at our plant located in Affton, MO.

Job Responsibilities

Be a key contact and site resource for HSE support, conducting observations, assessments, and oversight of non-routine work permits.
Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses and ergonomic assessments.
Undertake at regular intervals HSE audits/inspections of the site and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Manage site HSE training, develop appropriate resources, and execute training sessions for employees and management staff as required.
Maintain enterprise Environmental, Health & Safety data management systems
Analyze HSE and Sustainability data to offer insights and suggestions for system and process improvements and attainment of HSE performance targets
Develop and publish metrics scorecards and reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual)
Support site supervisors with the investigation of HSE incidents at the site. Where necessary, lead investigation process.
Maintain HSE records to ensure adherence to corporate polices and/or regulatory requirements. Includes, but not limited to, OSHA 300 log, training, inspections, etc.
Promote World Class HSE Culture through: Employee Engagement, Behavior Based Safety Program, leading Site Safety Committees.
Other duties as directed by the HSE Manager.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, preferably in safety engineering, risk management, occupational health Industrial or Environmental Engineering, or a related field, and/or minimum of 3 years previous experience in HSE management; in manufacturing environment.

Understanding of OSHA and EPA (state and federal) regulations

Interpret State and Federal regulations and applicability to facilities to ensure compliance

Proven ability to drive process improvements, adhere to budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Knowledge and experience with relevant consensus standards such as NFPA and ANSI, and systems such as ISO 14001 is a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills, CAPAs, RCAs.

Superior communication and interpersonal skills within all levels of the organization.

Technically proficient in tools such as (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other EHS Enterprise Solutions. Experience with Intelex, MVP, Alchemy, and Traction Guest is a plus.

Advanced certification such as ASP, or the ability to obtain certification

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older

Benefits

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Why Join Us:

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

About the Company

Irca Group

Manufactures semi-finished pastry ingredients for professionals

IRCA Group is a business-to-business supplier that manufactures and sells semi-finished pastry ingredients to professionals, including chocolates, creams, and jams used in artisanal pastries, cakes, and gelatos. Its products are semi-finished ingredients that workflows in professional kitchens rely on to create finished desserts. The company differentiates itself through a long heritage (founded in 1919), a broad portfolio of brands under one global umbrella, and a growth strategy fueled by strategic acquisitions (such as Dobla) and international expansion, supported by private equity ownership. IRCA’s goal is to scale its international presence, broaden its offerings, and unite renowned sweet-creation brands to serve customers in over 100 countries.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Gallarate, Italy
Founded: 1919

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