Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team, One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.

Job Summary:

Environmental Health and Safety professional responsible for technical, functional and program management for a business unit (fixed facility location/plant). Plan, direct and provide advanced technical and professional environmental & safety support services to operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing EHS practices; administer/implement EHS programs, to include the site safety plan and policies outlined by OSHA, EPA and DOT as appropriate and maintain all pertinent records for Agawam, Schenectady NY Depot and Vernon NY DSD.
• Implements written EHS programs and company safety policies aligned with Federal & State requirements (i.e., OSHA, EPA or the respective State agencies). Administer the local hearing conservation program per OSHA regulatory requirements. Maintains and administers the facility written contractor safety manual.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and track injury and illness statistics to help identify safety concerns by trend analysis and provide recommendations to minimize these concerns. Interact with third party administrator and AOH personnel to provide/receive updates on WC claims.
• Act as company liaison with regards to all regulatory inspections; have all EHS records and files current and inspection ready.
• Review and maintain all company personal injury records. Develop strategies that will successfully bring injured employees back to work in a timely fashion.
• Investigate all incidents in area of coverage; utilize known root cause analysis techniques; work with local line leaders to implement processes to prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop and maintain Safety and Health training programs that ensure OSHA compliance as well as increase safety awareness and responsibility.
• Designated as company liaison with all insurance representatives; be present during all inspections involving outside parties; give recommended strategies for improving safety performance; manages all statistics to prioritize areas of immediate concern; and customize training efforts tailored to those areas.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree in science, engineering or related discipline and 5-10 or more years of related experience.
• Credentials as an OHST or CSP or other recognized certifications are a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred, food & beverage is a plus.
  
  
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Team leader and problem solver; has exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for safety
• Self-starter/self-driven individual;
• Management level professional who takes a "hands-on" approach.
• Keen presentation skills and facilitation skills.
• Must be able to travel as needed to Vernon and Schenectady NY.

Ability to be creative and demonstrate innovative methods to advance workplace safety.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)