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Great Kitchens Food Company

Environmental Health and Safety Director

Great Kitchens Food Company, Romeoville, Illinois, United States, 60446


Job Description

Job Title

Environmental Health & Safety Director

Location

Romeoville & Chicago Heights, IL & Brockton, MA

Department

Safety

Reporting to

Vice President of Operations

About Great Kitchens

Based out of Romeoville, just southwest of Chicago, Great Kitchens has been supplying private label, take & bake pizza since 2005. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality in every aspect of the pizza process. Our pizzas are proudly served in 9 of the top 15 food retailers in North America and 6 of the top 10 global food retailers. Our people are our strongest asset, and we proudly employ over 700 employees.

Key Accountabilities

The Environmental Health and Safety Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety, health, and environmental programs. The EHS Director ensures that the organization complies with all relevant local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards while promoting a culture of safety and sustainability.

Responsibilities

EHS Strategy Development: Develop, implement, and manage the company’s EHS policies, procedures, and programs.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Risk Management: Identify potential hazards and assess risks within the workplace.

Safety Training and Awareness: Design and implement safety training programs.

Incident Investigation: Oversee the investigation of incidents and accidents.

Environmental Management: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans.

Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to improve EHS performance.

EHS Reporting and Metrics: Monitor and report on key EHS metrics.

Leadership Collaboration: Provide leadership and guidance to the EHS team.

Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and track injury and illness statistics.

Conduct regular safety audits and recommend solutions to minimize or eliminate risk.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety or related field.

Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.

Minimum of 5 years comprehensive safety experience in a manufacturing environment.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

OSHA 30: General Industry, Safety and Health Certification.

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Walk around the facility and be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Work standing or walking for long periods of time.

Work bending, squatting & climbing.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work in cold (refrigerated and freezer) environments.

Food Safety/Quality

Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision.

Report any risks or evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product.

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