Senior EHS Manager

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The Senior EHS Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of safety and sustainability at Kraft Heinz's flagship facility in Champaign, Illinois – a 3-million-square-foot, multi-site, state-of-the‑art complex that sets the standard for innovation and excellence in the industry. As the largest and most advanced plant in North America, this site demands a forward‑thinking EHS leader who can develop and implement a transformational strategy that drives a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

The Senior EHS Manager will have direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence the broader EHS Kraft Heinz network. This role offers a unique platform to shape strategy, build enterprise‑wide impact, and offers a pathway into broader leadership opportunities.

• Transformational EHS Strategy Development:
  Develop and implement a comprehensive EHS transformation strategy that not only addresses immediate safety concerns but also fosters a long‑term culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization aligning with ESG and other company strategies.
• Data-Driven Performance Improvement:
  Lead initiatives to enhance EHS performance through rigorous data analysis, identifying key risk factors and trends, and utilizing this information to drive targeted interventions and proactive safety measures to prevent workplace injuries and environmental incidents achieving KPIs and other metrics.
• Best Practice Implementation:
  Model and enforce best practices in safe working techniques, hold partners accountable to EHS standards, and drive continuous improvement toward global best practice while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EHS, and ESG standards, overseeing wastewater treatment programs and plant emissions along with development and execution of the security plan for the site, including the oversight of the security team and programs.
• Crisis and Change Management Leadership:
  Proactively lead change management efforts to address safety challenges and engage employees in the transition toward improved EHS practices, while also developing and executing crisis management plans to prepare for and respond to safety incidents effectively.
• Annual Improvement Plans:
  Develop and implement robust annual improvement plans for safety, environmental performance, business continuity management, asset conservation, and facility security and that safety initiatives align with the overall operational goals and CAPEX planning and execution.
• Support Lead for EHS Strategy with POD/BU:
  Serve as the support lead to the EHS Business Unit Leader in implementing safety protocols and best practices ensuring that EHS standards are consistently applied and that safety initiatives align with the overall operational goals and EHS strategy.
• Compliance and Regulatory Management:
  Implement, execute, and ensure compliance with Kraft Heinz EHS policies and procedures and with all federal, state, and local OSHA/EPA regulations.
• On‑Site 24/7 Medical Program:
  Oversee the on‑site 24/7 medical program including a newly established full‑service nurses’ station and medical office. Provide leadership and direction to physical therapists and nurses (dotted‑line reporting) and play a key role in shaping and evolving the facility’s medical and occupational health programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety and environmental management, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent experience, with advanced leadership roles and responsibilities demonstrating expertise in EHS leadership transformation.
• Minimum 5‑7 years of managerial experience in EHS, with a proven track record of driving transformational change and achieving operational excellence.
• Safety leadership experience in a related industry, including consumer packaged goods, distribution/transportation, manufacturing, or grocery industry, with experience working in a factory of the future or similar environment.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive EHS strategies that align with…