EHS Manager

We are looking for a driven individual that is seeking the next step in their career path in Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability!

• We are a leading, private brand-centric, consumer products holding company, manufacturing, and selling private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers.
• We are a growing organization made up of businesses that produce quality products like Nut Butters, Peanut Butter, Fruit and Nut trail mixes, Granola, and a variety of other food products.

We are not only passionate about the products we make but we also take pride in what we do! We believe it’s what’s inside that counts. Whether it’s inside our packaging or inside our facilities, you’ll find carefully chosen ingredients and people working together to make the best products possible.

As an internal employee you will receive:

• Full Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA and/or HSA
• Annual Incentive Program - potential of 10% bonus depending on company performance
• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive PTO Plan
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About the Role:
The Site EHS&S Manager plays a key role in supporting the overall EHS&S function for our plant. You will be a key member of the site leadership team to support, manage, and execute components of EHS&S. You will drive continual improvement in environmental, health, safety and sustainability performance and provide guidance and support to site, business unit operations leaders and corporate EHS&S regarding EHS&S issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce EHS policies, procedures, and guidelines as set out by the company and other regulatory agencies.
• Serve as an onsite subject matter expert, providing technical guidance concerning site EHS&S issues.
• Be an active resource concerning employee health and safety, representing EHS&S as a member of the site Leadership Team; provide guidance and direction in EHS&S programs to employee, supervisor, and managerial levels to ensure common competencies and effectiveness.
• Lead and coordinate efforts to implement risk mitigation, injury prevention and EHS&S compliance initiatives, develop and execute tactical strategic plans to improve site EHS&S performance to continually improve overall EHS&S performance.
• Oversee EHS&S training program, including new hire, job-specific, contractor and required refresher training.
• Ensure continuous improvement in the site EHS&S Management Systems.
• Coordinate site process safety management program, where applicable.
• Manage incident and injury management process. Coordinate corrective and preventive actions accordingly with the support of the key departments, ensuring timely follow-up and implementation.
• Supervise site incident and injury reporting, investigation, and recordkeeping; and worker’s compensation claims and site Return to Work program.
• Perform incident analysis, track trends, and partner with operational leaders to develop and deploy solutions to significantly reduce incidents.
• Lead site environmental program and sustainability initiatives; including required environmental permits, reporting, monitoring and recordkeeping.

Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years manufacturing experience with a preference of food manufacturing, consumer products industry, or similar.
• Open to working outside of the normal day hours, we run 24/7. Must be willing to come in early or stay late to touch base with all shifts
• Must be comfortable putting a stop to production if a safety concern is present
• Able to engage employees for suggestions in safety and participation in committees
• Relevant certifications a plus (CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE).

Overview:

• 160 employees on site
• 2 unions
• 4 lines of production
• No direct reports