EHS Manager

Smithfield Foods•Denison, IA

About The Position

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager leads the location’s efforts to protect worker health and safety and promote environmental stewardship. The role oversees regulatory requirements covering worker safety, environmental compliance, Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), security, waste and wastewater operations, and medical management. The manager designs, manages, and implements EHS programs; communicates initiatives related to Smithfield’s Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and Environmental Management System (EMS); and directs compliance, training, and EHS practices throughout the location. The position oversees EHS programs to meet OSHA, EPA, and company standards, including annual program reviews, EMS and SIPS maintenance, audit follow-up, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification efforts, ammonia refrigeration process safety and risk management programs, and site security planning. It also oversees incident and healthcare processes, employee training, exposure surveys, environmental permits, compliance monitoring, corrective actions, and EHS performance indicators. The manager provides leadership through employee development and coaching. The role may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in an environmental, health and safety field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
Ability to make strategic decisions in stressful situations, including leading emergency response efforts.
Comfort working long hours, weekends, and on-call when required, including adjusting schedules to cover evening/night shift training or troubleshoot concerns.
Strong oral and written English communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from a diverse audience.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, results-oriented, and focused on meeting deadlines.
Ability to work with computers and company programs and files, learn Windows-based database systems, and use Excel, word processing programs, human resources electronic systems, Internet software, and manufacturing software.
Math skills to calculate efficiencies, percentage reductions, and air emissions on a rolling 12-month basis.
Ability to deliver information to diverse audiences and perform fundamental mathematical calculations for managing KPIs.
Ability to embody respect, approachability, and a team-oriented demeanor and collaborate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, including Process Safety Management requirements for ammonia refrigeration.
Air, water, and waste permitting experience in an industrial plant setting.
Thorough knowledge of workers’ compensation processes and injury investigation requirements.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Oversee implementation and management of Environmental, Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company standards.
Conduct annual program reviews, maintain EMS and SIPS, and promptly address audit findings.
Lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification efforts.
Manage Process Safety and Risk Management Programs for ammonia refrigeration.
Coordinate site security plans with management.
Ensure effective healthcare and incident handling to reduce workers’ compensation costs, absenteeism, and turnover.
Review and monitor incident investigation reports, participate in claim reviews and mediations, and address incident trends with actionable plans.
Train production employees and management on OSHA and environmental regulations, SOPs, and emergency response protocols.
Ensure timely completion of employee exposure surveys and oversee environmental permit applications.
Monitor and enforce compliance with safety programs, environmental permits, and plans; report non-compliance and facilitate corrective actions or retraining.
Ensure training is conducted as required by regulations and Smithfield EHS systems.
Maintain compliance with Key Performance Indicators and communicate action plans to the team based on results.
Lead to support a positive employee experience through employee development and coaching.
Lead emergency response efforts and adjust work schedule to cover training or troubleshoot concerns as determined by Plant Management.
Collaborate with others through occasional travel.