Job Description
Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?
At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri - a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer's & Edy's, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area's hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it.
Unleash your potential at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB This position will mainly focus on three items (1) PSM/RMP program (2) Factory wide environmental activities and (3) Engineering drafting, contractor and project management.
ROLE AND ACTIVITY:
- Review Findings as part of the steering committee meetings agenda
- Ensure process safety information is accurate and up to date.
- Ensure process hazard analysis are conducted every five years, track performance of eliminating identified hazards, and keep management updated.
- Ensure the required PSM audit is completed by a qualified contractor every 3 years.
- Ensure the required Mechanical Integrity audit is completed by a qualified contractor every 5 years.
- Ensure standard operating procedures are written and up to date for all applicable tasks and ensure operators have read and understand these procedures.
- Ensure training requirements for ammonia operators are established and followed, assist in training as needed.
- Ensure that a Management of Change (MOC) is properly filled out and approved before any ammonia related mechanical work is performed on the plant ammonia system.
- Ensure pre-startups are completed prior to ammonia being applied back to an area that has been repaired or modified.
- Conduct routine ammonia compliance audits and track the performance of the necessary repairs.
- Attend government and company sponsored training sessions on RMP, PSM, Cal-ARP and other regulations as they are implemented.
- Ensure incident investigations are performed for all ammonia incidents and near misses. Keep accurate record of investigation reports and ensure corrective actions are tracked and completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure all contractors are certified to work on and near ammonia systems in the plant.
- Ensure the emergency planning and response plan as it pertains to ammonia incidents is accurate and useful. Also, work with local emergency response team and conduct a minimum of one full-scale ammonia drill per year with the local response team and another drill with plant employees.
- Perform process hazard assessment per RMP regulations every three years.
- Ensure plant is compliant with all Homeland Security regulations that pertain to chemical security.
- Prepare all documentation for submission to Federal, State, and local agencies for approval by plant and corporate personnel.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental agencies and track all permits and certifications. This includes but not limited to Air Emissions, Hazardous Material, Hazardous Waste, Release Reporting, SPCC, Storm Water, Waste Water etc.
- Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
- Ensure factory wide drawings (DWG's) are kept up-do-date and utilize VAULT software, or others to maintain them.
- Assist in engineering initiatives with AutoCAD conceptualizations, contractor management and other project management activities.
- Perform various other duties as directed by Management, to include assistance with other factory-wide issues.
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES:
- Regulatory Compliance
- Wastewater and Effluent control
- Waste and recycling
- Energy Efficiently
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Quality and technical system adherence
- Completion of the required production to plan
- Health and Safety
- Impeccable hygiene standards always
- Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage)
- Number of direct reports (if applicable):
BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES:
Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.
We Take Ownership
- Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
- Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
- Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste
We Do What Is Right
- Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
- Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
- Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies
We Seek to Improve
- Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
- Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
- Learn from both successes and failures
We Are Better Together
- Ensure decisions are based on what's best for the whole business
- Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
- Treat everyone with fairness and respect
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science , Environmental Engineering , Sustainability , Chemical Engineering , or a related field.
- Some roles may accept equivalent experience in lieu of formal education.
- 2-5 years in environmental compliance , sustainability , or EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) in a food manufacturing or related industry.
- Familiarity with FDA , EPA , OSHA , and local environmental regulations .
- Waste management (solid, liquid, hazardous)
- Water and energy conservation programs
- Emissions reporting and air permit compliance
- Environmental audits and risk assessments
WORK ENVIRONMENT
In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.
The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.
The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $80,000.00 and $90,000.00 per year.
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Local area, Flexible hours,