AUGUST 29, 2025

EHS Lead (Environmental Health & Safety)
American Fruits and Flavors continues to grow and so are the great opportunities within! We are currently looking for an EHS Lead to join our winning team. The EHS Lead has to be a “critical thinker” who can operate with autonomy, embrace accountability and has a mindset for continuous improvement. AFF offers a great working environment, competitive salary, stability and potential growth.
General Description of Duties
The EHS Lead will oversee and drive environmental, health, and safety initiatives across the organization. This role leads risk assessments, audits, training programs, incident investigations, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal standards. The EHS Lead will serve as a mentor to EHS Assistants and site personnel, providing technical guidance and promoting a strong safety culture. This individual must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in ways that foster good relationships with those inside and outside the company, while achieving and enhancing performance standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct and oversee site inspections, risk assessments, and hazard analyses to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Facilitate root cause analyses for incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; develop corrective action plans and ensure follow-through.
• Deliver and support EHS training initiatives to increase workforce awareness and competency.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to integrate EHS principles into daily activities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Analyze EHS data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and report key performance indicators to management.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness programs and drills.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and internal consultant for EHS topics.
• Support sustainability initiatives and waste minimization efforts.
• Mentor and guide EHS Assistants, interns, and less experienced staff.
• Maintain familiarity with company policies and procedures pertaining to Quality Manual, Food Security/Food Defense, Sanitation, cGMP’s, and HACCP/Food Safety.
• Regular, punctual attendance is required.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job, nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for functions described.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5+ years of relevant EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, or construction settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent credential preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct training and communicate technical information effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management systems.
• Must report to any company facility according to company need, sometimes with same-day notice.

Please refer the Job description for details