Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Kayem Foods, Inc. • Chelsea, MA

42d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kayem’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all environmental, health, and safety programs across Kayem food manufacturing and distribution operations. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a proactive safety culture that supports operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of food manufacturing, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts environmental and occupational safety regulations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence behavior at all organizational levels.
• Strong incident investigation, risk assessment, and critical thinking skills.
• High sense of urgency with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital reporting systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 8 years progressive EHS experience, preferably within food manufacturing or processing environments.
• Experience working in USDA and/or FDA regulated facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CIH, or CHMM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs aligned with Kayem Foods policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, MassDEP, local and State regulatory standards applicable to food manufacturing operations.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and lead all inspections, audits, and corrective action responses.
• Lead safety programs including LOTO, confined space, machine guarding, ergonomics, powered industrial trucks, and contractor safety.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and oversee corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilizing Alchemy, develop EHS training programs for all levels of the organization.
• Partners with Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, and QA to drive a strong safety and food safety culture.
• Track and analyze safety and environmental performance metrics and report trends to leadership.
• Support GFSI, customer, and regulatory audits as they relate to EHS programs.
• Assist / support emergency response planning, spill response, and crisis management activities.
• Promote and sustain continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and environmental performance.
• Acts as senior EHS subject matter expert and mentor to site leadership.
• Maintain all Safety related & BRC documentation and document control.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
• Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
• Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
• Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
• Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior