GNSafety Specialist-IL MSLN

Incumbent is responsible for and assist in administering Operational Risk Management (ORM) process that include Safety and Health, Environment, Emergency response & planning, Business Continuity, Food Safety & Food Defense and training. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in achieving compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and Kraft Heinz policies/procedures and processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate/support the RMP (Risk Management Process) and assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions including accountability for applicable standard;
• Drive ORM strategies that align with factory objectives to reduce/mitigate operational risk;
• Assist ORM manager in key metrics to illustrate and affect performance in ORM at the Factory;
• Communication of ORM factory results;
• Participate in monthly conference calls and training;
• Liaison to collaborate with Factory Management and Supervision regarding incidents;
• Knowledge of applicable ORM regulation and practices that impact the factory;
• Assist ORM Manager with ORM financial budget;
• Monitor that the site adheres to applicable Kraft Heinz policies/procedures, processes and operating principles;
• Recommend, implement and enforce new policies or procedures as necessary;
• Coordinates and assists with the implementation of continuous improvement principles into ORM elements;
• Intelex Electronic Management System and Kraft Heinz Share Point Team site user;
• Manage wellbeing monthly, orientations, Food Safety Food Defense, vendor/contractor training and activities, and analysis and development of new equipment safe design and training;
• Provide training to management and employees to ensure that all recognize their contribution to improved safety performance;
• Assist ORM Manager in compliance with any ORM regulations by administering new and current processes and tools to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local ORM (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.) regulations, and Kraft Heinz policies and procedures and assists the factory with these requirements;
• Assist ORM Manager with ORM Business Plans, action items are developed and implemented for process improvement;
• Assist with injury claim management;
• Assist in meeting corporate deadlines and completion targets;
• Drive the best safety performance results;
• Assist with implementation and enforcement of Safety Playbook;
• Responsible for recording and submittal of utility usage and monitor trends;
• Monitor and implement MSDS updates, training and implementation;
• Manage monthly ORM score cards, injury behavioral data and recommended action plan;
• Manage safety committee and ergonomic teams;
• Assist ORM Manager with compliance audits;
• Assist with development of department safety plans relating to play book;
• As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned;
• Respond to medical emergencies occurring on company property and administer first aid and/or medical assistance as needed. Provide injured employees with information on sources of additional medical treatment;
• Maintain an adequate supply of medical, safety and health supplies throughout the factory;
• Assist with facility security; including walking premises conducting audits of the facility’s property, inside the facility, and facility grounds and doors.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent preferred
• Prefer 2 to 3 years’ experience in safety and environmental management, preferably in the food industry
• Prefer 1 year managerial or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of OSHA EPA Regulations, DOT Regulations and Management Systems (i.e., ISO, 14001, Safety Management Systems ) preferred
• Continuous Improvement Principles and Practices
• Professional designations such as 30 hour OSHA Certified, Certification in Ergonomics, Associate Safety Professional (ASP) is preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal, organization, presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; well-developed written and verbal…