EHS Manager

• Provide EHS leadership guidance resources and support for a manufacturing facility and associated operations.
• Develop implement and maintain environmental health and safety programs that promote safe work practices and employee engagement.
• Lead safety initiatives that foster a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
• Conduct new-hire safety orientations and deliver required annual training in accordance with OSHA EPA DOT and company requirements.
• Partner with leaders and employees to identify evaluate and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Serve as a primary resource and champion for Safety Committees Emergency Response Teams and site leadership.
• Lead incident investigations identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain required EHS documentation permits records and regulatory reports.
• Conduct facility inspections audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate equipment processes and work environments for safety and ergonomic improvements.
• Recommend and implement appropriate engineering controls administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Track analyze and report EHS performance metrics trends and key performance indicators.
• Coordinate and support internal and external compliance audits and regulatory inspections.
• Assist with workers compensation case management return-to-work programs and injury prevention initiatives.
• Monitor changes in EHS regulations and ensure ongoing compliance across multiple facilities.
• Support sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives including waste management and environmental reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with operations maintenance engineering and human resources teams to support business objectives and employee well-being.

• Bachelors degree in a related field such as industrial hygiene occupational health and safety engineering or a related technical discipline with 35 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA EPA DOT and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead EHS programs and influence safety performance at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent verbal written presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees management contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS reporting systems.
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) ASP (Associate Safety Professional) CHMM or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing dairy processing or another regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience leading regulatory audits environmental compliance programs and safety management systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and behavior-based safety programs.

The ideal candidate is a proactive EHS leader who can balance regulatory compliance with practical hands-on safety leadership. This individual should be comfortable working directly with employees and operational leaders identifying opportunities for improvement and driving sustainable changes that strengthen workplace safety and environmental performance.

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