Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream-posted 4 months ago

$110,000 - $130,000/Yr

Full-time • Senior

Fort Wayne, IN

1,001-5,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

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Join Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream (DGIC), the #1 ice cream company in the U.S., and help shape the future of iconic brands loved worldwide. As part of Froneri, the global ice cream leader, we're in an exciting chapter of accelerated growth. With nearly a century of success in the U.S., powerhouse brands like Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer'sTM/Edy'sTM, OREO, Outshine, and Frollies, and the backing of European-based experts, we have the winning recipe-and we're ready for more. Our headquarters are in Walnut Creek, CA, with production facilities in Bakersfield and Tulare, CA; Fort Wayne, IN; and Laurel, MD. We're transforming how we work-investing in growth, elevating quality, and empowering teams to make fast, bold decisions. At DGIC, you'll be in the action, own your brands, and see the real-time impact of your ideas-all while enjoying plenty of ice cream along the way.

Lead the development and execution of a transformational EHS&S strategy aligned with ESG goals and long-term business objectives.
Foster a culture of safety, health, and environmental sustainability through coaching, training, and cross-functional engagement.
Identify current and future EHS&S challenges and opportunities and develop holistic strategies to address them.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.) across air, water, waste, and hazardous materials.
Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including injury and illness prevention plans, hazard communication, emergency action plans, fall protection, LOTO, PPE programs, injury and illness reporting, and guarding.
Ensure site-specific Environmental Compliance Manuals and SOPs are maintained and implemented.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Ensure that Preliminary Hazard Reviews (PHRs), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and risk assessments are conducted.
Oversee implementation of capital improvements to ensure they meet environmental health and safety requirements, including permitting.
Oversee the design and delivery of targeted training programs to build EHS&S capability across all levels of the organization.
Mentor and develop site-specific EHS&S employees to increase their overall knowledge of EHS&S.
Lead internal and external audits, environmental testing, and monitoring programs.
Track findings, implement corrective actions, and report progress to senior leadership.
Leverage data analytics to evaluate performance against KPIs and identify trends and opportunities.
Lead the development and execution of crisis and emergency response plans.
Ensure effective injury case management and escalation of security risks as needed.
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders.
Maintain accurate EHS&S data and reporting in internal systems and during agency visits.

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field (preferred).
7+ years of progressive experience in EHS&S roles, preferably in manufacturing or food production.
Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and state/local environmental regulations.
Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, OHST, NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) are highly desirable.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Competitive salary range between $110,000 and $130,000 per year.
Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.

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