Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - K9 & Kin

Kalmbach Feeds•Upper Sandusky, OH

About The Position

K9 & Kin is seeking a strategic, results-driven Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs at its pet food manufacturing facility. The manager will develop and maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company requirements. Reporting to the Complex Manager, the EHS Manager serves as the facility’s subject matter expert for occupational safety, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, workers’ compensation, contractor safety, and regulatory compliance. The role promotes safety as a core value and environmental stewardship, and empowers employees to identify and eliminate hazards. The position requires regular presence on the plant floor and in office environments. Manufacturing conditions may include noise, temperature variations, industrial equipment, and chemical agents; PPE is required in designated areas. The manager must be able to support off-shift operations and respond to emergencies. Some travel may be required for regulatory interactions, training, or industry events.

Requirements

At least five years of EHS leadership experience in food, pet food, feed, or other manufacturing environments.
Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements, incident investigation, and corrective action implementation.
Strong leadership and coaching abilities, with the ability to foster a safety-first culture and empower employees to identify and eliminate hazards.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to influence organizational culture and engage stakeholders across the business.
Strong analytical and root cause investigation skills, including the ability to analyze leading and lagging safety indicators and develop proactive risk-reduction strategies.
Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
Ability to support off-shift operations and respond to emergency situations.
Ability to work regularly on the plant floor and in office environments, with exposure to manufacturing conditions; use PPE in designated areas.
Some travel may be required for regulatory interactions, training, or industry events.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar professional certification.
Experience with OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), greenfield manufacturing startups, EPA permitting, or behavior-based safety programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the facility’s EHS strategy, lead safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and employee engagement, and establish annual EHS goals and key performance indicators aligned with company objectives.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company regulations; develop, implement, and maintain written safety programs, policies, and procedures for applicable regulatory programs and topics including Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, and Hazard Communication.
Manage environmental compliance programs covering air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, waste management, and spill prevention; ensure compliance with permits and reporting requirements; and coordinate environmental monitoring, inspections, and recordkeeping.
Lead investigations of workplace injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, and property damage; perform root cause analysis; ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified; and manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
Develop and deliver new-employee safety orientation and ongoing regulatory and site-specific safety training, maintain required employee certifications, and coach supervisors and managers on safety leadership and accountability.
Develop and maintain the facility Emergency Action Plan, coordinate emergency response planning with local responders, and lead fire, medical, severe weather, chemical release, and evacuation drills.
Conduct facility safety audits, behavioral observations, and compliance assessments; analyze leading and lagging safety indicators; and develop initiatives to improve employee engagement and environmental performance and reduce operational risk.