The Marzetti Company-posted 14 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Altoona, IA

The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. This role leads risk reduction initiatives, conducts audits and training, and collaborates with leadership to maintain safe, environmentally responsible operations for the Iowa Campus.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain campus-wide safety policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
  • Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures.
  • Maintain OSHA compliance, including recordkeeping, reporting, and regulatory inspections.
  • Develop and deliver training in areas such as ergonomics, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazard communication, PPE, machine guarding, emergency response, and safe work practices.
  • Manage workers’ compensation processes and return-to-work programs.
  • Ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations.
  • Manage air, water, wastewater, waste disposal, stormwater, and hazardous materials programs.
  • Maintain environmental permits, reporting, sampling, and documentation.
  • Coordinate hazardous waste and universal waste management, including storage, labeling, manifesting, and vendor oversight.
  • Develop pollution prevention, sustainability, and energy-reduction initiatives.
  • Provide EHS coaching and guidance to supervisors and employees.
  • Drive a strong EHS culture focused on accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead cross-functional safety committees and emergency response teams.
  • Collaborate with HR, Facilities, Engineering, Operations, and external regulatory agencies.
  • Responsible for oversight of Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plan administration and assures that compliance tasking with vendors is completed as directed by corporate schedules.
  • Develop and maintain emergency action plans, including evacuation, fire safety, spill response, and first aid programs.
  • Coordinate drills, training, and reviews of emergency procedures.
  • Maintain accurate EHS documentation, training records, and compliance files.
  • Prepare monthly and annual EHS metrics and performance reports for leadership.
  • Track and analyze leading and lagging indicators to drive improvement.
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3–7+ years of EHS experience (industry-specific requirements may apply).
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other regulatory standards.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations and leading safety programs.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and training skill
  • Professional certifications (CHMM, CSP, ASP, CIH, CEM, etc.).
  • Experience in manufacturing, construction, chemical processing, warehousing, or similar environments.
  • Knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
  • Experience with EHS management systems and digital reporting tools
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