Senior EHS Manager

Smithfield Foods•Denison, IA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees a comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) department, leading regulatory requirements in areas such as Worker Safety, Environmental, Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), Security, Water/Wastewater Operations, and Medical Management. The Senior EHS Manager will lead the implementation of EHS programs, communicate initiatives relating to Smithfield’s Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and Environmental Management System (EMS), and 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.

Nice To Haves

Relocation Package Available

Responsibilities

Manages Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and management systems for the location, ensuring 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.
Completes and submits all regulatory reports and performance metrics in a timely manner.
Ensures conformance to ISO EHS program requirements.
Develops metric reports to track completion of EHS opportunities.
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 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.
Interviews EHS team candidates and trains employees.
Develops effective EHS team members.
Assists and provides appraisal on the performance of the EHS team.
Addresses complaints and resolves problems.