About the role!

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for facilitating the business’s Environmental Health and Safety strategy, including compliance with all relevant Upfield, Federal, State and Local policies and standards; training and development; and lending expertise to all EHS related issues within the operations. This position is also responsible for assisting the EHS Manager and Site Leadership Team in the development of new site initiatives around EHS efforts.

Core Skills:

·      Safety.  Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable safety & health regulations. ... .

·      Environment.  Knowledge and understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations to include hazardous waste, Tier II, and storm water permitting.  Support Upfield’s desire to reduce our environmental impact with 50% reduction in waste reduction and zero waste to landfill initiatives.

·      Facilitation and Coaching.  An ability to facilitate and coach operations personnel  to support team performance and increase knowledge of policies, procedures, and ways of working.

·      Problem Solving.The ability to identify, prioritize and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.

·      Quality.  Knowledge of product quality and food safety procedures.  Become a contributing member of the site Food Safety Team and have full understanding of the site HACCP plan.

·      Management.  Able to coordinate business resources and apply risk management processes.  Keen sense of prioritization and ability to influence change.  Resolve conflicts where identified.

·      Business Awareness.  Understand the business needs for change and innovation.

Operational Responsibilities:

·  Provide support to the EHS Manager for the administration and implementation of all EHS programs and policies to ensure the Facility’s adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations to ensure an accident/hazard free/healthy work environment.

·  Provide support in the process of EHS inspections and/or audits and track/follow-up on all corrective actions.

·  Coordinate investigation of incidents and injuries with Line Managers/Supervisors to ensure accurate and timely completion.

·  Determine training needs and provide support, instruction, and training to Line Managers, Supervisors, and employees.

·  Support the EHS manager in the implementation of all environmental compliance programs and sustainability initiatives.

·   Participate in the development of the annual site EHS budget and control fixed and variable cost expenditures.

·   Participate in internal and external EHS audits.

·    Ability to work a varied work schedule hours and occasional weekends. 

Qualifications:

·      Education: Bachelor’s Degree; B.A or B.S, in Occupational Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or Engineering from an accredited institution.

·      Master’s Degree in Business, EHS, or related field preferred

·      Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification - preferred

·      Practical experience, with a minimum of 2 to  5 years, in the field of Environmental Health and Safety. Food manufacturing experience or process safety management experience a plus.

Experience Required:

ESSENTIAL:

·      Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

·      The ability to write simple reports in English and  requires the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to contractors, 3^rd party vendors, and employees of the organization.

·      Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and influence others.

·      Ability to drive change and innovation by gathering knowledge and resources to ensure tasks are completed on time to a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.