EHS Manager

The Neil Jones Food Company•Hollister, CA

29d•$95,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA. We are looking for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to implement and maintain company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations for a food manufacturing facility. Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and makes environmental, health and safety recommendations accordingly. Individually as assigned or in a team role serves as a functional resource to ensure Environmental, Safety and Industrial Health and Sustainability deployments and/or projects are leveraged effectively and consistently. This leader will be responsible for supporting the plant business team and management with respect to EHS and Sustainability compliance and the implementation of programs which minimize risk, meet and exceed compliance requirements, and promote continuous improvement at our San Benito Foods plant in Hollister, CA. For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company [https://neiljonesfoodcompany.com/about-us/]

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety and Health, Engineering or related field; or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the position.
5 years’ experience in progressive EHS positions in a manufacturing setting; food processing experience preferred; and comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local EHS regulations.
Experience with industrial wastewater (RWQCB), air emissions, and AB 32 Cap and Trade (CARB) preferred. Certificates or licenses in specialized EHS areas are preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including proper use of grammar (bilingual English/Spanish preferred).
Ability to manage operating permits and develop compliance monitoring and reporting processes.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, credit screen, and to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.

Responsibilities

Provide consultation to plant leadership and associates regarding environmental, health and safety programs, sustainability, operations, and compliance.
Oversee performance against EHS core values for site operations, monitors and manages site EHS systems and leads continuous improvement in EHS; ensures management systems are effectively executed and monitored.
Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating environmental and policy and procedure manuals.
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Serves as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
Manage site EHS staff, including recruitment, selection, performance management, succession planning and ongoing development.