Environmental Health & Safety Manager

at  Del Monte Foods Inc

COMPANY AND POSITION INFORMATION:

Del Monte Foods, Inc. (DMFI) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and College Inn®. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.
At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers - in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods – Growers of Good.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Science or comparable degree. Non-degreed candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of directly-related work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience managing/coordinating a behavioral based safety process.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety.
• Strong PC-skills relating to spreadsheet, database and word processing programs.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills for working with a range of backgrounds and interests.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and be self-directed.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within general company guidelines.
• High degree of collaboration within team.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational skills with good time management.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize key projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managerial responsibility for the planning and coordination of all Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance activities within the facility as required by Corporate policies and procedures; Federal, State, and Local regulations; and Industry Standards. Work with Corporate/Regional Environmental and Safety Managers to modify corporate policies and procedures for site-specific accuracy and applicability.
The incumbent is responsible for all Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations that apply to the facility and maintaining full compliance. Incumbent manages the activities of other onsite personnel who have environmental, health, and safety responsibilities. Incumbent makes recommended changes to current compliance programs and procedures in order to improve overall conformance with regulatory guidelines and increase employee engagement and adherence to established policies and procedures.
The position will be responsible for coordinating regulatory programs and its permitting applications.
Incumbent will inspect and evaluate the environment, equipment and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards.