Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (D1223)

Wellness Pet•Decatur, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. They are committed to crafting high-quality pet food, dental chews, treats, and topper recipes made with a balance of natural ingredients and scientific research. Wellies are positively obsessed with delivering proven health outcomes, bringing their best to work, collaborating, embracing challenges, and owning their outcomes. The team is based out of the Decatur, Arkansas manufacturing facility, focusing on nutritional innovation, product quality, and safety, controlling the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished product. The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads a comprehensive and proactive approach to safety, environmental, and risk management at the Decatur manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with operations to implement and continuously improve programs, processes, and procedures that protect employees, property, and the environment while ensuring full regulatory compliance. This position serves as both a strategic leader and hands-on operational partner, supporting day-to-day production needs, driving safety culture, and ensuring effective execution of all Wellness Pet safety and environmental standards, training, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Leads by example and promotes a safety-first mindset across all levels of the organization.
Holds themselves and others accountable for safety, compliance, and performance.
Communicates effectively and collaborates across departments to support safe and efficient operations.
Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Is proactive in identifying risks and implementing solutions before issues occur.
Uses data, audits, and observations to drive continuous improvement.
Builds trust and engagement through consistent coaching, feedback, and presence on the floor.
Embraces continual development through feedback and learning opportunities.
Gives back to their community and supports sustainable practices.
Embraces the Wellie Way caring deeply about pets, people, and doing what s right for both.
7+ years of experience in EHS within a manufacturing environment, preferably food or pet food production.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience leading safety programs, audits, and incident investigations.
Proven ability to influence leaders and drive cultural change in a manufacturing setting.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment with variable conditions and physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field

Responsibilities

Lead site-wide safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulations.
Drive a proactive safety culture by partnering with leaders and employees to reinforce safe behaviors and accountability at all levels.
Coach, develop, and hold leaders accountable for executing safety expectations within their teams and daily operations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, audits, and inspections, ensuring site readiness at all times.
Maintain OSHA 300 logs, environmental reporting, and all required compliance documentation.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Own and manage internal and external corrective action processes, ensuring timely resolution, compliance, and sustained improvement.
Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), including oversight of weekly and monthly audit processes and follow-up actions.
Ensure completion of required safety and food safety training, documentation, and compliance reporting; escalate risks or deviations to Quality and site leadership as appropriate.
Ensure all safety, environmental, and compliance policies and procedures are current, implemented, and consistently followed across the site.
Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to integrate safety into daily operations and continuous improvement efforts.
Provide real-time guidance and support to operations on safety, environmental, and risk-related decisions.
Support new equipment installations and capital projects by ensuring EHS requirements are met from design through startup.
Lead all safety and environmental training programs, ensuring employees are trained and capable of executing expectations.
Drive adherence to GMP, food safety, and BRC requirements as they relate to safety and environmental practices.
Monitor and report on EHS performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
Lead safety communication efforts, ensuring clear, consistent messaging and strong employee engagement.
Promote positive employee relations while reinforcing accountability and ownership.