EHS Coordinator
Opportunity to launch your Health & Safety career!
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Location: Christchurch NZ, in a dynamic FMCG environment!
Kickstart Your Health & Safety Career with Heinz Watties (Kraft Heinz)!
Are you a recent graduate or student looking to launch your career in Health & Safety? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an EHS Coordinator to join the team in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Coordinate administration duties for Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Risk at the site level
Manage the site's ACC account and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
Ensure site compliance with safety protocols and regulations, including conducting surveys, risk assessments, and implementing corrective actions
Coordinate and maintain site documentation, including notice boards, policy documents, and monthly reporting
Facilitate EHS training, meetings, and audits, including internal and external compliance training
Coordinate and conduct internal and external audits, including housekeeping, compliance audits, and environmental assessments
Develop and implement corrective action plans resulting from audits and assessments
Manage hazard registers, risk assessments, and investigations, and implement corrective actions
Maintain EHS databases and research matters related to EHS improvements. Lead and coach system initiatives across the site
Support changes and objectives of the department and perform other duties as required by the Site EHS Manager
About you:
Champion a positive EHS culture and awareness across the site
Can review and interpret statistical information, presenting it in a user-friendly format to inform performance reviews
Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the confidence to deliver presentations and training to staff at all levels
Be flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work varied hours to support shift work and respond to customer needs
Understand the importance of confidentiality and maintain discretion in your work
Have basic knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory obligations
Have previous experience in a manufacturing environment, office environment, with any relevant EHS / NZQA qualifications (desirable)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access Database, Outlook, and Word
Benefits of working with us:
Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
Great Place to Work certification in Australia
In House Training Programs
Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing
Ready to make an Impact?
If you are a motivated and dedicated individual with a passion for Environment, Health, and Safety, and a desire to contribute to a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to submit your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advertisement at any time. We look forward to the opportunity to consider your qualifications and experience for this role.
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Location(s)Christchurch
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.