Senior EHS Manager

Smithfield Foods•Clinton, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Are you ready to oversee a comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) department alongside some of the best-in-class Safety leaders in the industry? As the Senior EHS Manager, you will lead regulatory requirements in areas such as Worker Safety, Environmental, Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), Security, Water/Wastewater Operations, and Medical Management. You will lead the charge in the implementation of EHS programs, communicate initiatives relating to Smithfield’s Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and Environmental Management System (EMS), as well as provide direction regarding compliance, training, and EHS practices at all levels within the location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a field that adds value in the environmental, health and safety field and 8+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
Seasoned at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing commitments on schedule.
Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.
Energized by collaboration through travel on an occasional basis.
Thorough knowledge of wastewater operations, regulatory programs, and environmental regulations.
OSHA regulations and Process Safety Management requirements.
Workers' compensation processes and incident investigations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet utilization.
Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.
Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.
Embody respect, approachability, and a team-oriented demeanor for fostering robust working relationships and cultivating a positive work environment.
Thrive in collaborating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Manages Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and management systems for the location.
Ensures compliance with regulations and company standards.
Properly coordinates with site and corporate management personnel for the Site Security Plan.
Implements strategies for continuous improvement of EHS processes and systems.
Manages the EHS team through delegation, policy and procedure administration, work assignment, planning, organizing, and providing follow-up.
Develops a professional team at the location and fosters an environment of development and growth.
Ensures training is conducted as required by regulatory and Smithfield EHS systems.
Responsible for timely completion and submittal of all regulatory reports and performance as well as conformance to ISO EHS program requirements.
Develops metric reports to track completion of EHS opportunities and ensures effective documentation at the location.
Maintains compliance with Key Performance Indicators and communicates action plans to the team based on results.
Leads thorough investigations to completely identify and implement corrective actions.
Oversees the implementation strategies for continuous improvement of processes at the location.
Provides leadership and guidance to employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing EHS team candidates and training employees; developing effective EHS team members; assisting, providing appraisal on the performance of the EHS team as well as addressing complaints and resolving problems.