Environmental Health & Safety Manager at Lactalis American Group Inc

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Compliance, Health And Safety, Property Loss Prevention, Process Safety Management, Ammonia System Experience, Training, Coordination, Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an EHS Manager, based in Buffalo, NY. Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions. Facilitate the duties required in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards. Protect the public, environment, and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances. Work may include wastewater treatment, site remediation, pollution control, and loss prevention. Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability and develop risk control measures. From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: • Health, Safety & Property Loss Prevention in accordance with the framework defined by Groupe Lactalis. • Environmental Compliance, in accordance with Groupe Lactalis expectation. • Health & Safety in accordance with Federal, State, and Local agencies. • Environmental compliance in accordance with Federal, State, and Local agencies. • Site Specific duties as defined by location Site / Plant Director. • Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Work Conditions · Travel may be required seldom. · Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs. · To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided. · Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. · This position requires physical presence in the office. · Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success. Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Qualifications • Computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Chemistry, Biology, and Physics as it relates to EHS and Property Loss Prevention. • Coordinating, facilitating, managing, and training of others • Process safety management experience is favorable. • Ammonia system experience is highly desired. Education and/or Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene or related field. • 5+ years’ experience related to Industrial EHS and Property Loss. Professional Certifications – Preferred: • Certification in Safety (Certified Safety Professional), Industrial Hygiene (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or related field preferred. At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Responsibilities

The EHS Manager will review, evaluate, and analyze work environments to design programs that control and prevent disease or injury. Responsibilities include planning and implementing safety programs and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.