Sr. Manager, Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S)

Ocean Spray • Lakeville, MA

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, the Sr. Manager, Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) is responsible for leading and ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and security standards across Ocean Spray operations in 19 locations. This role develops and implements company-wide EHS policies, leveraging industry expertise, best practices, and functional knowledge to establish comprehensive, compliant, and effective standards. This leader oversees the EHS network, drives regulatory compliance across U.S., Chile and Canada operations, and ensures safe, secure, and environmentally sound practices. The role requires strong hands-on leadership and a high sense of urgency, serving as both a strategic leader and operational partner to plant teams.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) regulations in manufacturing and corporate environments
• Knowledge of U.S., Chilean, and Canadian federal, state/provincial, and local regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of EHS management systems, policies, and compliance frameworks
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across all organizational levels
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• High sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
• At least 7 Years of Experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food, beverage, or manufacturing environments
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), particularly ammonia systems
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement company-wide EHS&S policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Act as the leader of the Ocean Spray EHS Network, setting expectations, measuring performance, and leading engagement through audits, meetings, and initiatives
• Chair the Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Council, collaborating with senior leadership to review performance and drive improvements
• Provide direction, coaching, and oversight to plant EHS personnel to ensure consistent application of corporate policies and compliance standards
• Serve as the primary escalation point and technical authority for EHS matters across all facilities
• Oversee environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, local, and provincial regulations
• Lead the preparation, submission, and renewal of environmental permits (air, water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and related areas)
• Ensure all required EHS permits are current, accurate, and maintained for operational compliance
• Maintain and update environmental prevention and management plans (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, Wastewater O&M)
• Plan and lead EHS compliance audits across all facilities, ensuring timely identification and remediation of gaps
• Collaborate directly with regulatory agencies as the primary company representative for environmental compliance matters
• Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory requirements and ensure proactive company alignment
• Provide 24/7 guidance and decision-making support to plant leadership for incident response, including spills/releases
• Lead company-wide physical security programs, including risk assessments, workplace violence prevention, theft, and fraud mitigation
• Monitor worldwide events, and mitigate/manage associated risk to travelling team members
• Conduct security audits and ensure implementation of preventive and corrective measures
• Actively help manage in-the-moment physical security risks (e.g., threats of physical violence)
• Provide direct, hands-on support to facilities as a “doer/technical expert/on-site coach,” not solely an advisory resource
• Partner closely with plant leadership to implement solutions and ensure practical, effective compliance execution
• Own and be directly accountable for the effectiveness of the EHS&S program across the organization
• Drive a culture of urgency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement to address risks and compliance gaps
• Ensure timely mobilization of resources to mitigate risks and maintain safe, compliant operations

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager