Sr. EHS Specialist

Job Description

Responsible for the day-to-day Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) activities for their respective facility. Responsible for communicating expectations, building strong relationships with facility personnel, fostering trust through high levels of professional knowledge and accountability and delivers EHS results through incorporation of EHS MS. Promotes and helps lead the implantation of EHS MS to minimize/eliminate all incidents.

Drives accountability and ownership of EHS Management System results for their respective/assigned facility as well as the organization. Provides coaching and directs and manages facility leadership towards greater EHS performance. Serves as a coach and mentor within peer group offering experience and leadership towards the development of EHS success.

Has a strategic understanding of the EHS Management System and leads activities and/or obtains resources to address improvement opportunities. Leads collaborative efforts among diverse departments to achieve positive results.

Anticipates the need, advocates for, and manages change in support of continuous improvement of EHS processes and programs. Proposes and effectively communicates program/policy recommendations, both verbally and in writing to a broad spectrum of audiences to include senior leadership.

Anticipates, recognizes and manages EHS risks through a prioritization process with a goal of establishing a low or no risk work environment. Use data and professional knowledge/proficiency to recommend and drive strategic improvements to the EHS Management System program.

Works jointly and collaboratively with operations to reduce EHS related risks while maintaining a commitment to Quality, Cost and Delivery efficiencies.

Knowledgeable and manages the Environmental risks for the facility which include but are not limited to PSM, RMP, Wastewater, SPCC, SWPPP, etc.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Business, Industrial Technology, Industrial Hygiene, or related disciplines; or the equivalent in education and work experience.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred but not required.

Minimum of 7+ years' experience in environmental, health and safety field.

Prior leadership experience is preferred.

Experience in environmental, health and safety field and the EHS Management System Implementation.

Strong oral, written and presentation skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and effective organizational skills.

Successfully coach and mentor indirect facility personnel.

Develop EHS Program Champions.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a diverse workforce.

Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in interpreting policies and procedures, in delegating responsibilities and in analyzing and evaluating EHS activities.

Travel requirement for this role will be 50 percent.

Reports to: Sr. Manager EHS Operations

Direct reports: N/A

Indirect reports: Facility Personnel

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero's global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at

What We Offer

At Wells, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.