Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager (Seymour, IN)
About The Position
Vital Farms – Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg- cellent puns, we hope you ’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time! At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it. Your Role: 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
