EHS Specialist
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Description
At our Elst factory, one of Kraft Heinz’s key production sites, we are looking for an EHS Specialist to strengthen our safety culture, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with Operations and join a team of two EHS Specialists and a Health & Safety Manager.
What you will do 🎯
- Embed Safety values and Safety Leadership Principles across all levels of the site
- Support site risk management processes to ensure compliance with legislation and Kraft Heinz standards
- Contribute to annual improvement plans for Safety, Environment, BCM, Facility Security, and Sustainability
- Drive continuous improvement in risk management performance together with stakeholders
- Strengthen a proactive safety culture by coaching and supporting (middle) management competence
- Support internal and external engagement (regulators and insurance partners) with the H&S Manager
- Ensure employees, supervisors, and site leadership are competent for H&S critical activities
- Ensure accurate reporting of EHS KPIs and scorecards in the relevant systems
- Support Asset Conservation and Business Continuity planning to reduce business interruption risk
- Participate in the site security team and act as Head of the Emergency Response Team (incl. First Aiders)
What you bring ✅
- 2–3 years hands-on EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (HVK or MVK)
- Bachelor’s degree (e.g., Safety, Process Safety, Environment)
- Understanding of corporate risk management systems
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel); SAP is a plus
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- Completed or willing to complete relevant trainings (Safety & Quality, behavior/house rules, KHMS)
Interested? 📩
Apply via the Kraft Heinz application process or contact the Elst site recruitment/contact person to learn more.
Location(s)
Elst
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Core Responsibilities
The EHS Specialist will embed safety values and leadership principles while ensuring site compliance with legislation and corporate standards. They will drive continuous improvement in risk management and lead the site's Emergency Response Team.
Requirements
Candidates need 2-3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent certification and fluency in both Dutch and English are required.
About The Kraft Heinz Company
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
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. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, 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. We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!