HSE Specialist

IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g. CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery / pastry ingredients.


The Company, established in 1919, and headquartered in Italy, was acquired by Advent International, the global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. Irca has made several acquisitions recently in the areas of candied fruits (Cesarin), pistachio ingredients (Anastasi) and Sweet ingredients in US and Europe, as well as expansion and growth of US facilities.


The business focuses on high value and specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment, with a portfolio that incorporates a range of products including sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates and fruit purées. Irca has 22 production facilities in Europe, US and Vietnam, with over 2400 employees serving 100+ countries.


JOB PURPOSE
Irca Group is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to enhance and accelerate our safety culture and programs. If you have a track record of developing and implementing effective safety work programs and driving continuous improvement in HSE programs, please apply to join our team! We're passionate about our people, starting with their safety. As our HSE Specialist, you will partner cross functionality with colleagues to create a Safety-First mindset and culture. We are seeking someone to work onsite daily at our plant located in Affton, MO.

Job Responsibilities

• Be a key contact and site resource for HSE support, conducting observations, assessments, and oversight of non-routine work permits.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses and ergonomic assessments.
• Undertake at regular intervals HSE audits/inspections of the site and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage site HSE training, develop appropriate resources, and execute training sessions for employees and management staff as required.
• Maintain enterprise Environmental, Health & Safety data management systems
• Analyze HSE and Sustainability data to offer insights and suggestions for system and process improvements and attainment of HSE performance targets
• Develop and publish metrics scorecards and reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual)
• Support site supervisors with the investigation of HSE incidents at the site. Where necessary, lead investigation process.
• Maintain HSE records to ensure adherence to corporate polices and/or regulatory requirements. Includes, but not limited to, OSHA 300 log, training, inspections, etc.
• Promote World Class HSE Culture through: Employee Engagement, Behavior Based Safety Program, leading Site Safety Committees.
• Other duties as directed by the HSE Manager.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, preferably in safety engineering, risk management, occupational health Industrial or Environmental Engineering, or a related field, and/or minimum of 3 years previous experience in HSE management; in manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of OSHA and EPA (state and federal) regulations
• Interpret State and Federal regulations and applicability to facilities to ensure compliance
• Proven ability to drive process improvements, adhere to budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge and experience with relevant consensus standards such as NFPA and ANSI, and systems such as ISO 14001 is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, CAPAs, RCAs.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills within all levels of the organization.
• Technically proficient in tools such as (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other EHS Enterprise Solutions. Experience with Intelex, MVP, Alchemy, and Traction Guest is a plus.
• Advanced certification such as ASP, or the ability to obtain certification

Required

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Benefits

• 401k
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Why Join Us:

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.