Environmental Health & Safety Manager
About The Position
As an EHS Manager, you will be a key player in shaping a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment for the Wayland, MI, plant, a manufacturer of quality non-dairy creamer products. The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading all EHS programs and initiatives within the plant to ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. This role is accountable for ensuring the facility adheres to all governmental and environmental regulations, promoting a strong safety culture, and proactively identifying and mitigating risk. The EHS Manager also plays a key role in training, continuous improvement, and overall employee engagement regarding safety and environmental performance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on EHS program implementation and oversight.
- Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, governmental standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to lead change and influence safety culture across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Business Management, or related field preferred.
- Experience with safety management systems and risk assessments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and industry best practices.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve site-wide safety, environmental, and risk management programs, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, powered industrial vehicles (PIV), hot work, and emergency preparedness.
- Oversee workplace incident management, including injury and illness recordkeeping, investigations, corrective actions, safety metrics, and reporting to drive injury reduction and continuous improvement.
- Lead safety audits, hazard assessments, risk assessments, and compliance reviews, partnering with site leadership to identify risks and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Coordinate emergency response and business continuity activities, including emergency planning, drills, and incident command responsibilities for critical events.
- Deliver and oversee EHS training programs, ensuring employee certifications, qualifications, and required documentation remain current and compliant.
- Partner with plant leadership, employees, and safety committees to foster a proactive safety culture and drive safety results.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
- 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll
- Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays)
- Paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses
- Wellness and employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
