Scope of Position

Our client seeks a highly skilled Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all EHS programs at our facility. In this role, you will ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulations while driving a proactive safety culture that engages employees at every level. You’ll oversee EHS strategy, training, compliance, and team leadership, making a meaningful impact on our people, processes, and performance.

Responsibilities

Lead Environmental, Health & Safety Programs

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific Health & Safety programs.
• Partner with Quality, Sanitation, Maintenance, and other teams to integrate EHS into daily operations.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance

• Advise leadership on compliance requirements and hazard prevention.
• Maintain OSHA documentation and ensure adherence to all regulatory standards.

Conduct Hazard Assessments

• Perform operational hazard evaluations, including engineering controls and PPE needs.
• Identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.

Deliver Training

• Provide OSHA-required training, First Aid/Responder training, and hazard-specific instruction.
• Promote continuous learning and employee engagement in safety practices.

Lead Health & Injury Management

• Oversee Workers' Compensation claims and injury response.
• Investigate incidents, evaluate trends, and recommend preventive measures.

Champion Safety Culture

• Lead safety committees and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote a safety-first mindset throughout the facility.

Manage People & Strategy

• Lead the site EHS staff and participate in plant leadership.
• Execute sitewide safety and health business plans.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Availability to support high-risk or urgent EHS matters.
• Ability to lead change and drive adoption of EHS initiatives.
• Strong project management, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and risk mitigation.
• Accurate, timely incident investigations and continuous improvement in key EHS metrics.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety & Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field
• Experience in food manufacturing or CPG
• Professional safety certifications (ASP, CSP)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS compliance standards
• Experience in risk assessments, incident investigations, and emergency response
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail

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