ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) MANAGER

The EHS Manager is a key member of the facility’s leadership team, reporting directly to the Global Director of EHS. This role is responsible for fostering a strong culture of safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing effective EHS programs that protect employees, visitors, and the environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of facility-level EHS leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA, BRC, FDA, and HACCP standards preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CSHM, CHMM, or similar are a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and cloud-based EHS systems preferred.
• Ability to travel occasionally for audits, conferences, or other work-related activities.
• Ability to work in environments with potential allergens.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, climb ladders and stairs, and perform similar activities.
• Ability to wear required PPE.

• Lead by example, demonstrating and promoting the organization’s core values.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor to team members across the facility.
• Apply both experience and innovative approaches to EHS initiatives and problem-solving.
• Anticipate potential workplace hazards, evaluate corrective strategies, assist with control implementation, and monitor completion of related projects at the facility level.
• Analyze reports, metrics, and other data to guide the development of projects and improvement plans aimed at reducing risk.
• Coordinate responses, investigations, and corrective actions related to EHS incidents.
• Manage workers’ compensation reporting, documentation, data, and costs.
• Develop and maintain EHS-related databases and recordkeeping systems.
• Interpret applicable regulations, industry best practices, research findings, and other relevant information to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations by educating facility leadership, managing daily EHS activities, implementing programs and policies, and conducting self-assessment audits.
• Participate in corporate, customer, and government EHS audits.
• Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with organizational, client, and local requirements.
• Provide training on policies, regulations, and procedures as assigned.
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.