Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

MONOGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC•Denison, IA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership for environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple, assigned Monogram Foods locations. This role works closely with Operations, Quality/Food Safety, Engineering, and site leadership teams to embed safety and environmental stewardship into every aspect of production. As a key leader, this position helps foster Monogram’s people-first, team-always culture by ensuring every team member goes home safe, every day. The Senior EHS Manager drives compliance, strengthens engagement, and advances continuous improvement while supporting high-quality, safe food production in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of progressive EHS experience in food manufacturing or a similarly regulated manufacturing industry
Ability to travel regularly to support multiple regional locations
Must be 18 years or older
People-First Leadership: Builds trust, promotes inclusion, and prioritizes team member well-being
Collaboration: Effectively partners across the Supply Chain, including Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, HR, and Food Safety
Communication: Engages clearly with a diverse, multilingual workforce using accessible methods
Operational Understanding: Strong grasp of food manufacturing processes, production demands, and sanitation cycles
Coaching & Influence: Drives behavior-based safety through engagement and positive reinforcement
Continuous Improvement: Uses data and feedback to improve systems and outcomes
Problem Solving: Identifies risks early and implements practical, sustainable solutions
Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, growth-focused organization
Inclusion & Respect: Creates an environment where all team members feel valued and heard.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds
Must be able to sit, stand and walk for 7+ hours per day
Must be able to perform simple grasping for 7+ hours per shift
Must be able to express and exchange written and spoken word in English
Must be able to safely ascend and descend ladders
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience leading multiple sites preferred
Experience with wastewater management and environmental compliance in food production environments preferred
Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration systems and PSM requirements preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve EHS programs across multiple food manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with Monogram Foods standards and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations
Identify and recommend improvements to environmental, health & safety systems to reduce costs, increase productivity and efficiency, and improve overall EH&S culture and performance.
Partner with Quality and Food Safety teams to align EHS practices with HACCP plans, sanitation programs, and audit readiness (e.g., SQF, BRC)
Oversee environmental compliance programs, including wastewater, air emissions, waste handling, and sustainability initiatives
Support execution of corporate EH&S tactical and strategic plans to improve EH&S performance
Lead hazard identification and risk reduction efforts across processing, packaging, sanitation, maintenance, and warehouse operations
Support safe handling, use, and storage of chemicals, including sanitation agents and ammonia refrigeration systems
Drive implementation and sustainment of safety management systems and continuous improvement processes
Maintain an active presence on the production floor across shifts to engage team members, build trust, and reinforce safe behaviors
Lead incident investigations, ensuring timely root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions
Analyze EHS metrics and trends to identify opportunities and drive measurable improvements
Champion a culture of engagement where team members are empowered to speak up and participate in safety initiatives
Develop and deliver training programs that are clear, accessible, and inclusive for a diverse workforce
Facilitates safety committees and promote meaningful team member Involvement
Oversee workers’ compensation processes, return-to-work programs, and injury management practices
Lead and support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs where applicable
Partner with operations on capital projects, line startups, and process changes to ensure safe design and implementation
Support integration of EHS programs for acquisitions and new facility start-ups
Coach, develop, and support EHS team members and site leadership