Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager (Seymour, IN)

Vital Farms - Current Crew Members • Seymour, IN

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About The Position

The EHS Manager will establish, lead, and continuously improve Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at Vital Crossroads, our newest manufacturing facility opening in Q1 2027. This role is foundational to creating a zero injury, safety first culture from day one. This position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, People and Quality leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, proactive risk management, and strong crew engagement in safety practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or food production environments
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations
• Proven ability to influence without authority and coach leaders at all levels
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% during the first year for training and ramp up, ~10-15% travel thereafter

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting new site launches or major expansions is a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and sustain site-wide EHS programs aligned with Vital Farms standards and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the site subject matter expert for OSHA, EPA, workers compensation, and environmental compliance
• Lead risk assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective action processes
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, incident investigations, and reporting
• Develop leading indicators and analytics to drive proactive safety improvements
• Build and deliver safety training programs for leaders and hourly crew
• Oversee emergency response planning, drills, and continuous improvement follow ups
• Support management of change (MOC) for new equipment, processes, and facility modifications
• Lead ergonomic assessments and injury prevention initiatives
• Maintain chemical inventories, SDS documentation, and hazardous materials training
• Partner with leaders to embed safety accountability at all levels of the organization
• Have a strong understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Build and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders that are crucial to the success of the EHS program
• Foster a visible, trust-based safety culture rooted in coaching and shared ownership

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs and butter (yes, really!), along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees