Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Biosearch Life, a Kerry Company
Job overview
The EHS Manager at Biosearch Life, a Kerry Company, leads site health, safety, and environmental systems to ensure compliance and improve site performance, contributing to employee safety and environmental stewardship.
Responsibilities and impact
The EHS Manager is responsible for implementing HSE programs, managing environmental permits, leading ISO-14001 certification efforts, conducting audits and risk assessments, organizing safety meetings, investigating incidents, and collaborating with HR on workers compensation claims.
Compensation and benefits
The role offers an annual salary range of $91,404 to $154,009 based on qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package including incentives, equity stock purchase, and retirement contributions, subject to eligibility.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related fields with 5+ years of manufacturing HSE experience (food industry preferred), leadership skills, strong analytical and communication abilities, and preferred professional certifications like ASP or CSP.
Work environment and culture
The company culture is collaborative and values employee recognition, with a unionized manufacturing environment at the Melrose Park, IL facility emphasizing community and teamwork.
Company information
Biosearch Life is part of Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, focused on sustainable nutrition and innovation.
Job location and travel
The position is based at the Melrose Park, IL manufacturing plant, a union facility affiliated with Teamsters Local 781.
Unique job features
The role involves leading the site's ISO-14001 environmental certification and managing comprehensive HSE programs in a unionized food manufacturing setting, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.
Company overview
Biosearch Life, a Kerry Company, is a biotechnology firm specializing in the research, development, and production of natural ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and functional food industries. The company generates revenue by supplying high-value products such as probiotics, botanical extracts, and omega-3 fatty acids to global clients seeking scientifically backed health solutions. Founded in Spain, Biosearch Life has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and regulatory compliance, which contributed to its acquisition by Kerry Group in 2021. This integration has expanded Biosearch Life’s global reach and resources while maintaining its focus on science-driven product development. Candidates should be aware of the company’s commitment to sustainability, research excellence, and its role within Kerry’s broader nutrition and health portfolio.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your expertise in managing health, safety, and environmental systems within manufacturing settings, emphasizing compliance with OSHA, EPA, and ISO-14001 standards.
Highlight leadership skills in driving HSE initiatives, conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, along with your ability to collaborate with operations and HR teams.
Apply through Biosearch Life's corporate career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for the EHS Manager role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in Biosearch Life’s Melrose Park site or HSE division; start conversations by asking about their experience with the ISO-14001 program or recent HSE improvements at the plant.
Optimize your resume for ATS by integrating keywords from the job description such as 'HSE compliance,' 'risk mitigation,' 'incident investigation,' 'ISO-14001,' and 'environmental permits' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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