Environment, Health and Safety (EHS/SHE) Supervisor

Flora Food Group • New Century, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Supervisor is responsible for facilitating the business’s Environmental Health and Safety strategy, including compliance with all relevant FFG Federal, State, and Local policies and standards, training and development, and lending expertise to all EHS-related issues within the Operations. This position is also responsible for assisting the EHS Manager and Site Leadership Team in the development of new site initiatives around EHS efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; B.A B.S. in Occupational Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of practical experience in the field of Environmental Health and Safety.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Airsweb, Ariba, EHS Reporting System.
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to contractors, 3rd party vendors, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence others.
• Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to build collaborative relationships and networks with multiple and diverse stakeholders, internal and external partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to drive change and innovation by gathering knowledge and resources to ensure tasks are completed within timelines to a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to understand and influence teams to adapt to new ways of working.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety Management/Environmental Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the business’s Environmental Health and Safety strategy, including compliance with all relevant FFG Federal, State, and Local policies and standards, training and development, and lending expertise to all EHS-related issues within the Operations.
• Assist the EHS Manager and Site Leadership Team in the development of new site initiatives around EHS efforts.
• Contribute to the safe working environment, including full engagement in the Behavior-Based Safety Program.
• Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety, and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
• Contribute to an eco-efficient environment.
• Encourage the development of a highly effective team through the establishment of a positive team climate supported by authentic leadership and clear communication.
• Be proactive and strive to develop the best practices and action plans to deal with work demands.
• Facilitate and coach team members to support team performance and increase knowledge of policies, procedures, and ways of working.
• Make decisions leveraging experience and knowledge of practices to effectively and efficiently lead EHS activities for the site.
• Identify, prioritize, and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.
• Understand product quality and food safety procedures.
• Become a contributing member of the site's Food Safety Team and have a full understanding of the site's HACCP plan.
• Coordinate business resources and apply risk management processes.
• Resolve conflicts where identified.
• Provide timely and accurate administration for all employees of the site relating to EHS activities, including investigation of incidents and injuries.
• Understand the business needs for change and innovation.
• Provide support for the administration and implementation of all EHS programs and policies to ensure the Facility’s adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations to ensure an accident/hazard-free/healthy work environment.
• Support the Behavioral Safety Excellence Program to ensure at-risk behaviors and at-risk conditions are addressed.
• Monitor/track all corrective action measures to ensure they are addressed and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide support to the EHS Manager to ensure the site is in full OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies compliance by maintaining safety, accident, environmental and industrial hygiene records as required.
• Provide support in the process of EHS inspections and/or audits and track/follow up on all corrective actions.
• Coordinate investigation of incidents and injuries with Line Managers/Supervisors to ensure accurate and timely completion.
• Provide operational safety performance feedback on a regular basis under the guidance of the EHS Manager.
• Support the EHS Pillar, associated sub-teams and provide support to RCAs as needed.
• Support the EHS Flora Food Group framework for site and employee safety teams.
• Provide support, instruction, and training to Line Managers/Supervisors in regard to EHS framework initiatives.
• Support the EHS manager in the implementation of all environmental compliance programs and sustainability initiatives according to FFG's sustainable living plan.
• Participate in the development of the annual site EHS budget and control fixed and variable cost expenditures.
• Participate in internal and external EHS audits.
• Determine training needs and assist in the delivery of training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Equal opportunities for all
• Recruitment based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge
• Job advertisements free from unintentional bias
• Prohibition of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level