Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Standard Process•Palmyra, WI

About The Position

For more than 95 years, Standard Process Inc. has been a visionary leader in whole food nutrient solutions. Our whole food philosophy and mission to change lives extends far beyond our supplements to the very people we employ. This strong foundation has created an environment where our employees are seen as members of our family and are given the tools and resources to succeed, both personally and professionally. Position Overview The Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is the companywide authority for environmental, health, safety, and process safety risk management across multi-site operations. This role leads the design, governance, and continuous improvement of EHS programs within an FDA-regulated nutraceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, WDNR, NFPA, FDA, and related regulatory requirements. The Senior EHS Manager is empowered to require corrective actions, delay startup, or halt operations where unacceptable risk exists, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and HR to embed EHS requirements into capital projects, change controls, and companywide risk-reduction initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Environmental Health or related degree required
7-10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site or enterprise-level operations
Experience in FDA-regulated food, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing required
Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, WDNR, NFPA, and applicable FDA requirements (21 CFR 110, 111, and 117) within a regulated manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in environmental permitting, compliance assurance, regulatory reporting, and record-keeping across multi-site operations
Strong leadership across diverse teams and locations
Excellent communication and training abilities
Proven audit, compliance, and regulatory management experience
Ability to influence and build safety culture companywide
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced understanding of process safety, industrial hazards, and risk management principles, including PSM, RMP, combustible dust, machine safety, and high-energy systems
Experience overseeing workers’ compensation programs, injury management, and claim trend analysis to support injury reduction and cost containment

Nice To Haves

P.E, CHMM, CSP, CIH preferred

Responsibilities

Establish, govern, and continuously improve a companywide EHS management system aligned with regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and recognized industry best practices
Serve as the primary EHS advisor and technical authority to Engineering, Operations, Quality, HR, and senior leadership
Define EHS objectives, performance indicators, and risk-based improvement initiatives aligned with operational and business priorities
Provide leadership visibility, guidance, and accountability for EHS performance across all manufacturing locations
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, WDNR, and applicable state and local environmental and safety regulations
Ensure alignment of EHS programs with FDA requirements (21 CFR 110, 111, and 117) within a nutraceutical manufacturing environment
Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and enforcement interactions, serving as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies
Oversee environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance obligations across all operating locations
Serve as system owner and technical authority for OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Programs
Ensure effective implementation of all PSM elements, including Process Hazard Analysis, Mechanical Integrity, Operating Procedures, Management of Change, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
Lead, approve, and maintain Dust Hazard Analyses in accordance with NFPA 652 and related combustible dust standards
Act as a required EHS approver for capital project design reviews, equipment procurement, and management of change prior to startup or commissioning
Integrate EHS requirements into engineering design standards, capital project execution, and process modifications
Partner with Engineering and Operations to identify, assess, and mitigate risk during project development and implementation
Serve as the environmental authority for industrial wastewater and pretreatment operations, ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act and local POTW requirements
Retain accountability for investigation of serious injuries, near-misses, and process safety events, ensuring corrective actions address root causes and are sustained
Analyze trends, leading indicators, and system performance data to drive continuous improvement
Champion a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture across all manufacturing locations
Exercise delegated authority to intervene in operations, delay startup, or halt activities where safety, environmental, or process risks exceed acceptable thresholds