Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Engineering
The Role
Responsible for the day-to-day Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) activities
for their respective facility. Responsible for communicating expectations,
building strong relationships with facility personnel, fostering trust through
high levels of professional knowledge and accountability and delivers EHS
results through incorporation of EHS MS. Promotes and helps lead the
implantation of EHS MS to minimize/eliminate all incidents.
What You’ll Do
Drives accountability and ownership of EHS Management System results for
their respective/assigned facility as well as the organization. Provides
coaching and directs and manages facility leadership towards greater EHS
performance. Serves as a coach and mentor within peer group offering
experience and leadership towards the development of EHS success.
Has a strategic understanding of the EHS Management System and leads
activities and/or obtains resources to address improvement opportunities.
Leads collaborative efforts among diverse departments to achieve positive
results.
Anticipates the need, advocates for, and manages change in support of
continuous improvement of EHS processes and programs. Proposes and
effectively communicates program/policy recommendations, both verbally and in
writing to a broad spectrum of audiences to include senior leadership.
Anticipates, recognizes and manages EHS risks through a prioritization
process with a goal of establishing a low or no risk work environment. Use
data and professional knowledge/proficiency to recommend and drive strategic
improvements to the EHS Management System program.
Works jointly and collaboratively with operations to reduce EHS related risks
while maintaining a commitment to Quality, Cost and Delivery efficiencies.
Knowledgeable and manages the Environmental risks for the facility which
include but are not limited to PSM, RMP, Wastewater, SPCC, SWPPP, etc.
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QUALIFICATIONS
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Business, Industrial
Technology, Industrial Hygiene, or related disciplines; or the equivalent in
education and work experience.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred but not required.
Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in environmental, health and safety field.
Prior leadership experience is preferred.
Experience in environmental, health and safety field and the EHS Management
System Implementation.
Strong oral, written and presentation skills, strong interpersonal abilities,
and effective organizational skills.
Successfully coach and mentor indirect facility personnel.
Develop EHS Program Champions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a diverse workforce.
Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in interpreting policies and
procedures, in delegating responsibilities and in analyzing and evaluating
EHS activities.
Travel requirement for this role will be 50 percent.
Reports to: Sr. Manager EHS Operations
Direct reports: N/A
Indirect reports: Facility Personnel
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream
manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands
including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and
today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.
Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4
production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by
innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to
delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.
As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with
Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow
within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.
At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition.
Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com
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What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that
enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible
employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company
performance. Learn more about our benefits here
[https://wellsenterprisesinc.com/news/benefits].