Environmental Health and Safety Manager

J&J Snack Foods•Weston, OR

3d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Environmental Health and Safety Manager ensures employees follow health and safety regulations and oversees operations to promote team wellbeing. The role uses safety research to develop policies that eliminate workplace hazards, documents workplace accidents, and investigates the circumstances of illnesses or injuries. The manager also supports safety compliance, employee training, incident analysis, and corrective actions.

Requirements

Certified in risk management and health/safety management.
Thorough knowledge of health and safety laws and guidelines.
Attention to detail to identify safety hazards.
Ability to prepare detailed reports and develop safety procedures.
Understanding of data analysis and risk assessment.
Organizational, leadership, and motivational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to recognize when safety conditions need improvement.
Ability to prioritize tasks, especially when handling an accident or incident.
Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or a related field, or 3–5 years of experience as a safety manager or in a similar role.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Ability to lead and teach a team.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
Experience writing health and safety policies and procedures.
Familiarity with data analysis and statistical reporting.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Team-player skills and good time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor the removal of biological, physical, or chemical hazards from the workplace.
Provide employees with training on safety policies, regulations, and procedures.
Advise the administrative team on safety issues and compliance for projects and operations.
Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations.
Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines.
Analyze incident reports, metrics, and injury case studies to identify changes that improve workplace safety.
Develop policies addressing safety, health, and environmental concerns, including equipment, training programs, and strategies that improve productivity while maintaining compliance.
Advise and lead employees on safety-related topics.
Work with HR to establish safety onboarding for new employees.
Check that employees follow applicable rules and regulations.
Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine their causes.
Oversee workplace repairs, installations, and other work that could affect employee safety.
Conduct safety investigations and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Perform other related duties as assigned.