EHS Specialist - 2nd Shift

Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to work at facility in Muscatine, IA. Successful candidate will be responsible for administering EHS processes that include Safety & Health, Environmental, Facility Security, and Pandemic Planning at the factory location. The primary purpose of this position is to achieve compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and Kraft Heinz policies/procedures and processes.

Kraft Heinz is an EO employer – Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories

We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you, but what is offered are:

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Additional perks:
  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
• A shift differential for those who work second or third shift.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Off Shift work schedule. Must be able to work overtime when needed.

• 2nd shift – Mon – Fri, 3pm – 11pm hours.

** Start/Stop times can slightly vary**

Plant Overview:

• Over 300 employees
• Original Construction
  1892
• 2nd Heinz Plant - First west of Mississippi.
• Opening in 1893 as Heinz Pickling Works.
• First Products:
  Sauerkraut, Horseradish,Pickles
• 1895 started Tomato Processing
• Current Products:
  Ketchups, L&P, Heinz Homestyle Gravy, Single Serve Ketchup, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauces

Community Overview:

Welcome to Muscatine, IA:
Muscatine, IA - Official Website | Official Website

Are you ready to work at HJ Heinz’s longest operating facility and join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference!

• Act as a backup for the EHS Manager during off shift hours. This includes the ability to make independent decisions, triage incidents, and react to situations promptly to minimize risk.
• Implement the Kraft Heinz Safety Playbook and Kraft Heinz Safety Rules
• Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
• Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list
• Drive EHS strategies that align with corporate objectives to reduce/mitigate operational risk
• Use key metrics to illustrate and affect performance in EHS at the factory location
• Communication of EHS factory results
• Participate in the annual EHS conference, quarterly webcasts, regional meetings, etc.
• Primary liaison to collaborate with Factory Management and Supervision regarding incidents that could jeopardize the integrity of the brands
• Knowledge of applicable EHS legislation and practices that impact the factory
• EHS financial budget diligence
• Ensure that the site adheres to applicable Heinz policies/procedures, processes and operating principles
• Recommends new policies or procedures as necessary
• Coordinates and assists with the implementation of continuous improvement principles into EHS elements
• Conduct audits, inspections, and training on a broad range of topics.
• Implement Heinz EHS Management Systems and Best Practices as designed
• Provide training to management and employees to ensure that all recognize their contribution to improved EHS performance
• Ensure compliance with any EHS legislation
• Coordinate and attend any hearings on EHS matters
• Facilitates activities related to EHS controls
• Administers new and current processes and tools to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local EHS regulations and assists the factory with these requirements
• Implement the facility’s EHS Business Plans. Ensure action items are developed and implemented for process improvement
• Assist with Injury and Claim Management
• Meet corporate deadlines and completion targets
• Injury and Claim Management
• Facilitate Workers’ Compensation process with diligence
• Drive optimal EHS performance results
• Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process…