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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist 1

Job Location: Itasca

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

Dynamic opportunity in Safety for a EHS professional seeking a challenging, hands-on, and strategic opportunity in manufacturing. Based out of Itasca, Illinois this position is anticipated to grow and expand within the Chicago area network of manufacturing facilities within the next two years. The right candidate should be willing to grow and potentially move to a different Chicago area facility as we continue our expansion.

The Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS) is responsible for maintaining the health and safety of the plant workforce and environment by monitoring and evaluating health and safety conditions; assuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures and governmental standards; and maintenance of the EHS Programs for the site. The primary objective is to ensure a safe and incident-free work environment including methodologies, initiatives and strategies that promote safe operations, safety awareness, training and continuous improvement to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments and hazards. To assist with team work and ensure a safe work environment in this 24/7 facility environment, this position requires the Specialist to work up to 10% on an off-shift. In general the hours will be flexible as much as possible to deliver a strong life/work balance. Those who are flexible to a pre-determined schedule are encouraged to apply to this position offering growth opportunities.

Ways you will make a difference

In addition to overall input to site environmental, health and safety initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures, responsibilities include:

• Deliver EHS programs to train employees in work site safety practices by promoting and leading to a site culture where Safety is engrained as a core value with all employees

• Drives key effective, sustainable implementation of Corporate and Site EHS initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures, responsibilities via hands on leadership, coaching and teamwork

• Facilitate, train and coach employees from onboarding to OSHA required annual training and other safety related topics to ensure compliance with government mandated training

• Collaborates with employees to identify and implement solutions to safety issues identified in inspections and investigations to eliminate incidents and preventing recurrence

• Effectively coaches and develops supervisors to be effective EHS leaders/coaches

• Reviews incident and injury reporting and analyzes data to identify trends

• Compliance with regulations and Company policies by routinely interacting with employees on the plant floor

• Analyze EHS programs, conditions and behaviors and recommends changes to continuously improve site EHS performance

• Provides key support with all site Environmental policies and procedures

• Leads and ensures thorough investigation of all incidents, in coordination with site leadership

• Fosters/develops a culture where everyone is actively engaged in performing their work in a safe manner and co-workers hold each other accountable to prevent at-risk behaviors

• Oversee regulatory compliance audits/inspections and associated record keeping

• In partnership with HR oversees worker’s compensation claims by working with the insurance company, injured employee and clinics from the opening of the claim and until the claim closes

• Collaborates with other key functions on initiatives including Engineering, HR, Quality, Operations, etc. to deliver on goals and plans..

• Thorough knowledge of basic industrial hygiene and occupational health hazards and regulations

• High attention to detail is needed to maintain awareness of existing and proposed safety codes/regulations and company guidelines plus maintain and analyze appropriate data

• Understanding of fire codes, standards, and regulations

• Awareness of applicable environmental policies, standards, guidelines, regulations, and local requirements (spill containment, facility waste stream & disposal requirements, etc.)

• First Aid, CPR, and AED skills and certification

• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Outlook.

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related field, or a combination of education and experience related to the position

• Knowledge in a safety and environmentally conscious manufacturing environment

• Experience in successfully coordinating EHS sustainability activities in a manufacturing setting preferred

• Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding OSHA, NFPA, DOT and EPA

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.