Manager Environmental Health and Safety - Innovation Centers

The Hershey Company•Hershey, PA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager for Innovation Centers leads Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives across the Technical Center, Semi-Works Facility, and Annville Fulfillment Center. This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement. The EHS Manager collaborates with various teams - including production, pilot plant, laboratory, R&D, maintenance, and engineering - to proactively manage risks in research and high-tech environments. The position also fosters strong cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization and may supervise salaried, hourly, and consultant staff to achieve measurable improvements in safety and environmental performance.

Requirements

Detailed knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards
Ability to develop and implement environmental and safety policies, programs, and training
Strong analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and outcomes
Superior communication skills - verbal and written
Ability to work with cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop multiple solutions to an issue and make valid recommendations for resolution
Ability to understand and execute processes, including recognizing customer needs, communicating process changes, measuring, and assessing success, and identifying areas of improvement
Ability to work under pressure
Proven history in leadership
Skill in budget preparation and management
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP computer applications
Knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes
Knowledge of R&D and laboratory practices and processes
Ability to adjust work hours as needed
Able to climb ladders and stairs and lift moderately heavy items such as test equipment or materials
Demonstrated ability to move between tasks and projects on short notice and quickly change priorities based on customer and department needs while meeting project deadlines (Flexibility is critical in this role as priorities change quickly)
Able to work well in a team environment or independently
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in research and development / pilot plant operations and/or manufacturing environment related to EHS program management

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in occupational / industrial safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or another EHS-related field is preferred; other four-year degrees will be considered
Certification in an EHS-related discipline and/or education beyond a bachelor's degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze and mitigate emerging risks in research and high-tech environments
Work with cross-functional teams at all sites to achieve EHS objectives
Provide leadership and direction in developing, administering, and maintaining EHS compliance programs and management systems
Implement and maintain site standards and policies, based on Global EHS standards
Implement site-specific Ergonomic and Industrial Hygiene Program elements based on Global EHS guidelines
Develop and implement audits, inspections, recordkeeping, and data collection systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and Global EHS standards
Serve as liaison with external regulatory agencies, with support from Global EHS
Manage all applicable environmental permits and permit renewals
Coordinate and follow-up on EHS audits to ensure satisfactory compliance
Assist management with investigations, provide corrective or preventive measures recommendations, and maintain accurate environmental and injury/illness records
Maintain current working knowledge of EHS regulations and laws to provide expertise for EHS assessments, capital projects, and general EHS-related problem-solving
Manage salary, hourly, and contract personnel to perform daily functions
Ensure compliance with the site Security Programs
Coordinate with Corporate Health Services on required health & wellness activities and injury management
Maintain a working knowledge of Worker's Compensation requirements
Assist Global EHS Team, as needed, in EHS Framework and Process Safety Management Assessments