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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.

About the role

The EHS Manager will be responsible for overseeing and continuously improving site health, safety, and environmental management systems, with a strong focus on employee safety and environmental performance. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, this role provides hands-on leadership and strategic support through the implementation of HSE programs, procedures, and training initiatives. The position plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing incidents, identifying and mitigating risk, and driving a strong safety culture across the site while supporting overall operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

- Support business strategy to ensure all HSE directives, policies, and initiatives are effectively incorporated at site level.
- Develop, implement, and execute HSE 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.
- Manage all environmental permits and program requirements specific to the site.
- Lead 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 policies and HSE regulations. Where appropriate, develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions with operations team.
- Identify site HSE training needs, develop appropriate resources, and execute training sessions for employees and management staff as required.
- Organize and oversee site Safety Committee meetings.
- Support site supervisors and managers with the investigation of HSE incidents at the site. Where necessary, lead investigation process and/or collaborate with appropriate corporate staff on serious incidents.
- Communicate HSE 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.
- Manage expenses and budget of the HSE function for the site.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
- Track and monitor site HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communicate trends to the Site Leadership Team.

Qualifications and skills

- BS in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (with a specialization in HSE or other related HSE discipline) AND at least 5 years HSE experience in a manufacturing setting (food industry preferred).
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve HSE goals and objectives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, analyse data, and develop effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) preferred.
- In-depth working knowledge of HSE regulations, including OSHA and EPA. Working knowledge of local HSE regulations is preferred.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $88,100 - $163,700 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. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. 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 May 1st, 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.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilize video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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Posting Type: DNI