Great Kitchens Food Company, INC
Environmental Health and Safety Director
Great Kitchens Food Company, INC, Romeoville, Illinois, United States, 60446
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 and provide solutions to both retail and foodservice customers. Our flexibility sets us apart from many of our competitors and allows for quick speed to market for new products. Our pizzas have an excellent track record for quality and have been recognized by several of our customers as “Best in Class.”
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 for Romeoville, Chicago Heights, Brockton and future locations. 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 within the company.
Responsibilities
EHS Strategy Development: Develop, implement, and manage the company’s EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and internal standards.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory agencies and lead all compliance audits and inspections.
Risk Management: Identify potential hazards and assess risks within the workplace. Implement measures to minimize risks through proactive safety programs, training, and incident investigations.
Safety Training and Awareness: Design and implement safety training programs and ensure all employees understand workplace safety requirements and practices.
Incident Investigation: Oversee the investigation of incidents and accidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Environmental Management: Ensure that environmental policies and procedures comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, ensuring employees are trained in emergency procedures.
Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to continuously improve EHS performance through regular assessments, benchmarking, and the implementation of best practices.
EHS Reporting and Metrics: Monitor and report on key EHS metrics. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on EHS performance, issues, and improvements.
Leadership Collaboration: Provide leadership and guidance to the EHS team and collaborate with other departments to integrate EHS initiatives into broader company strategies.
Effectively manage Safety for the facilities to ensure the prevention of injuries, illnesses, and property damage or loss.
Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and track injury and illness statistics.
Conduct regular safety audits, identify and evaluate hazards in the workplace, and recommend solutions to minimize or eliminate risk.
Maintain all EHS records and files and always be “inspection ready.”
Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety or related field or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable environmental regulations and policies.
Minimum of 5 years comprehensive safety experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry.
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
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work in cold (refrigerated and freezer) environments.
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
EHS Director: 4 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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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 and provide solutions to both retail and foodservice customers. Our flexibility sets us apart from many of our competitors and allows for quick speed to market for new products. Our pizzas have an excellent track record for quality and have been recognized by several of our customers as “Best in Class.”
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 for Romeoville, Chicago Heights, Brockton and future locations. 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 within the company.
Responsibilities
EHS Strategy Development: Develop, implement, and manage the company’s EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and internal standards.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory agencies and lead all compliance audits and inspections.
Risk Management: Identify potential hazards and assess risks within the workplace. Implement measures to minimize risks through proactive safety programs, training, and incident investigations.
Safety Training and Awareness: Design and implement safety training programs and ensure all employees understand workplace safety requirements and practices.
Incident Investigation: Oversee the investigation of incidents and accidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Environmental Management: Ensure that environmental policies and procedures comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, ensuring employees are trained in emergency procedures.
Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to continuously improve EHS performance through regular assessments, benchmarking, and the implementation of best practices.
EHS Reporting and Metrics: Monitor and report on key EHS metrics. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on EHS performance, issues, and improvements.
Leadership Collaboration: Provide leadership and guidance to the EHS team and collaborate with other departments to integrate EHS initiatives into broader company strategies.
Effectively manage Safety for the facilities to ensure the prevention of injuries, illnesses, and property damage or loss.
Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and track injury and illness statistics.
Conduct regular safety audits, identify and evaluate hazards in the workplace, and recommend solutions to minimize or eliminate risk.
Maintain all EHS records and files and always be “inspection ready.”
Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety or related field or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable environmental regulations and policies.
Minimum of 5 years comprehensive safety experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry.
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
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work in cold (refrigerated and freezer) environments.
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
EHS Director: 4 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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