Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

SNACK CRAFT (MASTER)•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will develop, implement, and lead the company’s EHS strategy and annual objectives. This role serves as the subject matter expert for all EHS matters, partnering with leadership to integrate safety and environmental priorities into business operations and build a strong, proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization. The manager will design, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations. Responsibilities include leading hazard identification, risk assessments, and corrective action programs, overseeing incident investigations, and tracking safety KPIs. Environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and EHS training programs are also key components of this role, along with managing EHS-related budgets and capital improvement projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field required.
5–8+ years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state/local environmental regulations.
Experience with safety management systems and compliance auditing tools.
Experience in food manufacturing and GMP environments strongly preferred.
Experience with PowerPoint, Excel and auditor safety software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and lead the company’s EHS strategy and annual objectives.
Serve as the subject matter expert for all EHS matters.
Partner with leadership to integrate safety and environmental priorities into business operations.
Build and maintain a strong, proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization.
Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and corrective action programs.
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
Track, analyze, and report safety KPIs (TRIR, near misses, etc.).
Manage programs including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, Emergency Response & Preparedness, PPE Compliance, Industrial Hygiene (noise, air quality, etc.).
Ensure compliance with EPA and state environmental regulations.
Maintain all required environmental permits and reporting.
Lead sustainability and environmental impact reduction initiatives.
Conduct environmental audits and inspections.
Manage environmental programs such as Air emissions compliance and storm water pollution program.
Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all employees and leadership.
Ensure compliance with required certifications and recurring training.
Promote employee engagement through safety committees and awareness programs.
Lead internal and external EHS audits and inspections.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, and GMP requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems.
Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and inspections.
Conduct regular facility audits, safety walks, and risk assessments.
Provide guidance on safe equipment operation and process improvements.
Collaborate with engineering and operations on safety design and process improvements.
Manage EHS-related budgets and capital improvement projects.
Manage Safety Budget.
Manage Combustible Dust Monthly Training Programs/ Sessions.
Manage Fall Protection.
Manage LOTO - Training, written procedures, periodic inspections.
Manage Environmental Compliance.
Manage Forklift and Airel Lift Training.
Other duties as assigned.