Kurt A. Kirkland Csp, Cit
About Kurt A. Kirkland Csp, Cit
Kurt A. Kirkland is a seasoned Environmental, Health & Safety Manager with over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage, nutraceutical, and consumer goods industries. He has held various management roles at Tosca since 2013 and has a strong background in operations and safety management.
Work at Tosca
Kurt A. Kirkland has been employed at Tosca since 2013, where he currently holds the position of Regional Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for the East region. His tenure at Tosca spans over 11 years, during which he has also served as Corporate EHS Manager since 2016. His responsibilities include overseeing safety compliance and incident investigation across various locations, including Salinas, CA, and Atlanta, GA. Kirkland's role is crucial in ensuring the safety and health standards within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kurt A. Kirkland studied Nautical Science at Maine Maritime Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1979 to 1983. He also attended the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School for 11 months in 1979. With over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage, nutraceutical, and consumer goods industries, Kirkland possesses expertise in environmental health and safety management. His skills include safety compliance, incident investigation, and computer literacy.
Background
Kurt A. Kirkland has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. Before joining Tosca, he held positions at Natrol, Inc. as Director of Warehousing & Plant Operations and Director of Warehousing & Logistics. He also worked at Kalstar Enterprises LLC as Operations Manager for Safety & Quality and at Staedtler Mars GmbH & Co. KG as Director of Operations & Purchasing. His career began in the maritime industry, where he served as a Second Mate for Crowley Maritime, Inc.
Previous Employment History
Kurt A. Kirkland has held several significant positions prior to his current role at Tosca. He worked at Natrol, Inc. from 1999 to 2006 in various capacities, including Warehouse & Shipping Manager and Director of Warehousing & Logistics. He also served as Warehouse Manager at Jordano's FoodService Inc. and as Warehouse Operations Coordinator at Hannaford Bros. Co. His experience includes roles in operations and safety management, contributing to his extensive knowledge in the field.