Senior EHS Manager

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•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.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
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

Consistent with job and business necessity

Responsibilities

Manage Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and management systems for the location, ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards.
Coordinate with site and corporate management for the Site Security Plan.
Implement strategies for continuous improvement of EHS processes and systems.
Manage the EHS team through delegation, policy and procedure administration, work assignment, planning, organizing, and providing follow-up.
Develop a professional team at the location and foster an environment of development and growth.
Ensure training is conducted as required by regulatory and Smithfield EHS systems.
Complete and submit all regulatory reports and performance metrics in a timely manner.
Ensure conformance to ISO EHS program requirements.
Develop metric reports to track completion of EHS opportunities.
Ensure effective documentation at the location.
Maintain compliance with Key Performance Indicators and communicate action plans to the team based on results.
Lead thorough investigations to identify and implement corrective actions.
Oversee 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.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Partnership with Guild supports continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.