7 Specialist - Site EHS
Key Skills
Job Description
Description
Job ID
41001237
Job Title
Specialist - Site EHS
Job Function
QEHS
Job Family
Site QEHS
Job Level
7
Career Stream
Individual Contributor
Position examples
- Site EHS Coordinator
- Miljsamordnare in Sweden
Level definition
- Responsible for achievement of operational targets or delivery of service standards within their own job area or function.
- Identify and solve difficult and sometimes complex issues/problems without precedent and modify, enhance and/or adapt established processes and work methods.
- Working with limited supervision, interacting with stakeholders and act as important interface with other areas within the function or unit.
- May play an active role in mentoring less experienced colleagues.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinates/manages EHS issues and activities at site level to ensure that legal /company EHS standards are met and provides input to the continuous improvement of EHS-related processes.
- Contributes to a healthy, inclusive and safe working environment.
- Contributes to that the department complies with Arla Foods' standards, policies as well as applicable law and Health, Safety & Food safety procedures and mindset.
- Contributes to quality/food safety in own area of responsibility, and quality/food safety mindset.
- Coordinates and drive EHS activities across departments.
- Assists and drive the development of site specific policies and objectives.
- Supports EHS management systems.
- Secures training of relevant staff in EHS.
- Coordinates and drive maintenance of site EHS improvement plans.
- Liaises with local authorities and participates in external audits.
- Collects, monitors, evaluates and provides relevant reports to site and business group management as applicable.
- Ensures continuous improvement.
- Contributes to the digital transformation, work with data driven decision making and promote a digital mindset within the team.
- Contributes to process confirmation to support the APS transformation.
- Acts as gate keeper on new knowledge within EHS.
Educational background
- Well-developed skills and knowledge within a specific discipline acquired either through significant years of experience (10-15 years + special training) or combination of formal education and 5-6 years of relevant work experience
Competencies
Core Responsibilities
Coordinates and manages EHS activities at the site level to ensure compliance with legal and company standards. Drives continuous improvement, supports EHS management systems, and acts as a liaison with local authorities.
Requirements
Requires significant experience in a specific discipline, typically 5-6 years with formal education or 10-15 years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of EHS standards, food safety, and the ability to drive site-specific policies.
About Arla Foods Nijkerk B.V.
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Arla Foods is Europe’s strongest farmer-owned dairy group formed by a long line of cooperative mergers, latest the merger of Arla and DMK Group. As a major food producer owned by 11,000 European dairy farmers and 28,000 employees we have a strong commitment to help co-solve some of society’s challenges related to food and health. We provide a powerhouse of globally trusted brands including Europe leading dairy brand Arla® and iconic brands such as Lurpak®, Castello®, Puck®, MILRAM, Humana, Oldenburger, Uniekaas, and Starbucks® chilled coffee. Our cooperative is the world’s largest manufacturer of organic dairy products and the global leader in advanced whey proteins. Key figures: • Revenue*: 15.1 billion EUR • Cooperative farmer owners: 11,000 • Milk volume*: 14.3 billion kilogram • Employees: 28,000 *From our 2025 annual results