EHS Specialist

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Key responsibilities

•     Support business strategy to ensure all EHS directives, policies, and initiatives are effectively incorporated at site level.

•  Develop, implement, and execute EHS annual objectives & improvement plans in conjunction with site operations management.

•  Develop appropriate strategies for implementation of new or revised policies and regulations in conjunction with site operations management.

•  Assist in managing environmental permits and program requirements specific to the site.

•  Assist in the site’s ISO-14001 program including ongoing efforts to attain, the site’s ISO certification.

•  Undertake at regular intervals audits/inspections of the site (including inspections of machinery, equipment in use, and work systems in operation) with site operations management to ensure compliance with corporate polices and EHS regulations. Where appropriate, develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions with the operations team.

•  Identify site EHS training needs, develop appropriate resources, and execute training sessions for employees and management staff as required.

•  Assist in leading and overseeing the site Safety Committee meetings.

•  Support site supervisors and managers with the investigation of EHS incidents at the site. Where necessary, lead investigation process and/or collaborate with appropriate corporate staff on serious incidents.

•  Communicate EHS incidents and corrective actions in a timely, thorough, and effective manner.

•  Partner with Human Resources to monitor the status of all open Workers Compensation claims and coordinate activities to minimize lost and/or restricted workdays.

•  Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.

•  Assist in tracking and monitoring site EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communicate trends appropriately.

•  Maintain EHS records to ensure adherence to corporate polices and/or regulatory requirements. Includes, but not limited to, OSHA 300 log, incident records, safety metrics, training, inspections, permits, etc.

•  Assist in the continuous improvement efforts for the site’s EHS programs and performance.

Qualifications and skills

•  BS in Occupational Safety & Health or related field and at least one year of relevant experience OR at least 5 years of relevant experience.

•  Knowledge of Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, Word.

•  EHS experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

•  Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) preferred.

•  Knowledge of EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA Working knowledge of local EHS regulations a plus.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $63,000 - $116,900 in Annual Salary.  Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.  Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.  This job posting is anticipated to expire on April 4th, 2026.

 

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.