Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Bongards Premium Cheese•Humboldt, TN

About The Position

Bongards' Creameries is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager at its facility in Humboldt, Tennessee. The manager plans, implements, and coordinates the safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries and is responsible for compliance and reporting under federal, state, and local regulations concerning air, water, and waste disposal. The role also supports a culture of producing safe, high-quality dairy products and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Water/Wastewater Operators license.
Hazardous Waste Training Certification for VSQG.
Knowledge of applicable OSHA and TNOSHA regulations.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience in wastewater and safety.
Educational background in chemistry and biology.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to study and stay current with changes in local, state, and federal programs and regulations.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Develop, conduct, and oversee employee safety-awareness training.
Implement safety and environmental policies and procedures to comply with corporate, state, and federal regulations.
Conduct monthly facility safety and ergonomic inspections and follow up on recommended improvements.
Prepare and coordinate emergency planning for fires, severe weather, hazardous-material spills, and other events.
Monitor and verify environmental permits and fees required by regulatory agencies.
Maintain files and documentation and submit reports for required permits and programs, including Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, EPA, Workers Compensation, PSM/RMP, OSHA, TNOSHA, TDEC-USEPA, and POTW compliance.
Coordinate Workers Compensation and return-to-work activities with employees, supervisors, and Human Resources.
Coordinate activities related to OSHA, TNOSHA, and insurance-carrier inspections.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws, including accident prevention, and recommend improvements.
Maintain Industrial Pre-Treatment Water Certification.
Manage and train employees to meet ammonia PSM/RMP requirements under state and federal statutes.
Manage plant hazardous-waste storage and disposal, including labeling, marking, inspections, and arranging off-site waste shipments.
Lead investigations of accidents, injuries, and close calls and cooperate with evidence collection or organizations if hearings are necessary.
Prepare job-safety analyses to identify safety hazards or potential unsafe conditions.
Coordinate monthly safety meetings and assist supervisors and managers with monthly reporting.
Collect, test, and prepare wastewater and water samples for testing by the facility laboratory and an outside independent laboratory.
Conduct new-employee safety orientation.
Perform other duties as assigned.