On Site Environment, Health & Safety Manager

Oatly AB•Millville, NJ

58d•Onsite

About The Position

Oatly is seeking an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support its North America factory team in Millville, NJ. This role is crucial for ensuring a safe, compliant, and forward-thinking manufacturing environment. While the position does not involve direct reports, it requires close collaboration with site leadership, the global EHS team, and the partner Innovation Foods. The primary goal is to foster a strong safety culture where EHS standards are deeply integrated into all operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, Environmental Science or similar
~5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing (food/beverage is a big plus)
Strong knowledge of industrial hygiene, audits, and compliance frameworks
Confidence working with regulators (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
The ability to influence—from operators to senior leaders
Proven compliance expertise and ability to build sound relationships and culture
Confidence navigating in ambiguity and improving things that aren’t “done yet”
Ability to lead, take ownership and make things happen

Nice To Haves

You feel connected to our mission of encouraging health, sustainability, and transparency
You are a self-starter who doesn’t need direct supervision to motivate you for success – we believe strongly in building a culture of individual accountability and ownership and need partners that can embrace that mentality
You are ready to make your mark in a smaller, growing brand leveraging your experience to deliver amazing results and build an outstanding company
You have an entrepreneurial spirit in that you’re comfortable with ambiguity and are energized by the process of building something lasting from the ground up
You enjoy sharing your quirkiness and talents with your coworkers

Responsibilities

Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental events
Own audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting
Manage hazardous waste, permits, and environmental monitoring
Ensure compliance with ISO, OSHA, and environmental standards
Drive culture: build and embed a strong Culture of Care, by delivering Oatly’s Global programme
Partner closely and engage with our partner Innovation Foods
Identify risks and implement practical, scalable solutions
Coach leaders and teams on safe behaviors and accountability
Spend real time on the shop floor solving real problems
Lead emergency response readiness and fire safety programs
Connect beyond the site: collaborate with the Global SHE Director and wider SHE community