Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Lead
About The Position
About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Richland, WA Workplace type: Onsite As an EHSS Lead, you’ll drive continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety, and security EHSS across our Potato Network region, strengthening safety awareness, regulatory compliance, and site security while helping create a culture where everyone goes home safe every day.
Requirements
- BS degree in industrial health, safety, environmental science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent EHS experience with a minimum high school diploma.
- Prior experience in safety, health, and environmental work within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply practical solutions in a fast-paced plant setting.
- Proven investigation skills, including root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and can prioritize effectively.
- Build trust and confidence at the site level through integrity, consistency, and follow-through.
- Influence outcomes through persuasion, clear communication, and relationship-building.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity and sincerity.
- Communicate effectively with all levels and thrive in a collaborative team environment, with strong employee relations, facilitation, and change management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical response, fire prevention, and security defense preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the Potato Plant Network’s EHSS programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and Ingredion Corporate standards and guidelines, under the guidance of the Regional EHSS Manager.
- Administer site EHSS processes and programs, including training, documentation, auditing, enforcement, and records retention.
- Implement and maintain security protocols and processes to support employee safety and compliance with the Food Safety Act.
- Support site adherence to Workers’ Compensation laws and related processes, following direction from the EHSS Manager.
- Report and enter incidents and injuries accurately and on time in the EHSS database; support investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain site environmental compliance related to air, water, sewer, and storm water requirements.
- Deliver site EHSS training through classroom sessions and assignment of computer-based trainings (CBTs).
- Lead site EHSS activities including the safety observation program and site safety committee leadership.
- Track and report monthly progress against annual EHS goals, metrics, and focal points, recommending countermeasures when performance deviates from targets.
- Implement site safety improvement plans to support continuous improvement and broader company goals.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based pay
- Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
- A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with an competitive company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
