Corporate EHS Specialist

At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacy—whether it’s related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow, together.

Benefits

14 paid holidays with an end of year holiday refresh break

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Profit-Sharing program

Tuition reimbursement program

Be Positively Excellent well-being program.

Term Life Insurance Plan

Standard Disability Plan

CORPORATE EHS SPECIALIST

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist to join our team. You will play a vital role in promoting and ensuring a safe work environment for our employees throughout our Corporate Office and Distribution facilities. Position will be based out of the Rosemont Office with routine visits to our Distribution facilities (25 - 50% travel).

Responsibilities:

• Policy Development and Implementation: Assist in crafting and executing EHS policies and programs compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Safety Culture Enhancement: Promote a culture of proactive safety through continuous improvement and proactive measures.
• Assessments and Audits: Regularly evaluate distribution facilities, equipment, and work areas to identify potential hazards.
• Guidance and Support: Offer EHS-related guidance to employees and management, addressing manufacturing-specific risks.
• Incident Investigations: Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions tailored to manufacturing operations.
• Training Programs: Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees.
• Behavior-Based Safety Program: Lead the SafeStart initiative, engaging employees in proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Safety Software Management: Own and manage the Velocity EHS platform, utilizing it to enhance safety efforts, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Project Management: Oversee the initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring of various EHS initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay abreast of safety best practices and technological advancements to enhance safety efforts.
• VPP Utilization: Employ VPP principles and strategies to bolster safety programs within manufacturing facilities.

Education and Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience working in the Environmental, Health and Safety field with a degree. OR 5+ years of experience working in the Environmental, Health and Safety field without a degree.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with manufacturing employees and management.

Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.