EHS & Food Quality Manager

Huhtamaki

About The Position

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
SQF Practitioner and HACCP training (required within 3 months of hire)
Solid knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance
Manufacturing safety and industrial hygiene expertise
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Proficient in MS Office; MRP/ERP experience preferred
Change agent

Nice To Haves

Safety professional certification is highly desirable
Food Safety certification
College degree, preferably in the Math/statistics/Engineering field.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of the Huhtamaki Safety Plan and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
Promote World Class Operations (WCO) by identifying improvement opportunities and developing team capabilities.
Communicate WCO initiatives and results to management
Develop and monitor health, safety, and food safety procedures across departments to minimize risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
Create and manage monthly safety training plans, including annual and refresher sessions.
Conduct annual safety audits and facility inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
Maintain and update safety and food safety documentation (SSOPs, SOPs, JSAs, training materials).
Investigate workplace incidents, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
Oversee and lead SQF program execution, maintain certification, and lead audit readiness across all SQF elements.
Manage contingency plans for emergencies, hazardous spills, and fire prevention in line with regulations.
Ensure environmental compliance, including hazardous waste handling, reporting, and EPA documentation.
Administer quality control programs, customer complaint resolution, and product specification updates.
Collaborate with HR to manage workers’ compensation, claims, and return-to-work programs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.