Environmental, Health and Safety Manager (Food Manufacturing)
About The Position
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager manages plant environmental, health, and safety programs to minimize environmental impact and maintain a safe workplace. The role supports the development of an EHS culture through technical expertise, program design, and partnerships across the facility, and implements practices that support a roadmap to zero injuries and world-class performance. The manager oversees environmental compliance, documentation, and timely reporting, while promoting responsible environmental practices. The role trains managers and employees on safety and environmental standards, assesses facility conditions, recommends improvements, and analyzes incident data to identify preventable trends. It also leads environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs; manages site environmental systems and regulatory interactions; conducts inspections and audits; supports investigations; and leads compliance training.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Environmental Health, or Environmental Health and Safety.
- At least five years of industrial safety experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience building and leading teams.
- Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
- Ability to interpret State and Federal regulations and apply them to facility operations to ensure compliance.
- Skill in writing regulatory reports, business correspondence, and procedural documents.
- Experience conducting risk assessments and audits.
Nice To Haves
- CSP certification preferred.
- Preference will be given to local candidates.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage environmental, health, safety, and sustainability development programs.
- Own site environmental systems, including air emissions, wastewater, waste management, permitting, and regulatory agency interactions.
- Direct environmental compliance and performance activities in alignment with government regulations, corporate guidelines, and environmental requirements.
- Ensure environmental reports are completed and submitted on time.
- Develop training programs and monitor safe practices to promote an accident-free workplace.
- Plan and deliver workplace safety training for managers and employees.
- Support incident investigations and prepare regulatory reports.
- Conduct plant and related-facility inspections and audits to identify hazards and determine corrective or preventive actions.
- Facilitate the Central Safety Committee and serve as a resource to subcommittees.
- Administer initial Workers Compensation processes.
- Guide the plant in meeting State, Federal, and local Safety and Environmental regulations.
- Determine and lead compliance training required to meet OSHA, Cal OSHA, EPA, and Conagra requirements.
- Assess current conditions, recommend improvements, and analyze incident data to identify preventable trends.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support, and fitness reimbursement.
- Bonus incentive opportunity.
- Matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan.
- Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning, and tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules subject to location and role, and volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
