Shape safer, greener plants across the Eastern region
Picture your Monday: you’re on the floor of a Food & Specialty facility, walking a line with operators, coaching on a near-miss, and planning a cross-audit for next week. By Wednesday, you’re reviewing accident investigation quality with a Plant Manager and aligning monthly KPI reporting before presenting insights to the EHS Director. Friday closes with sustainability data reviews and an action plan to advance Trivium’s long-term goals. That’s the rhythm of this multi-site role.
Reporting to the EHS Director and grounded in our Core Values of Passion, Teamwork, and Excellence, you will lead Health & Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Sustainability performance for plants across the Eastern region—while supporting other H&S initiatives and projects as needed.
What you’ll take ownership of
- Conduct regular site visits across Eastern region plants for audits, status reviews, incident investigations, and training.
- Deliver practical H&S support: training, risk assessments, procedure and standard implementation (including ISO 45001 where applicable), internal audits, and cross-audit support to other operations.
- Develop Trivium H&S standards and supporting documents; coordinate meetings and monitor safety systems and activities.
- Challenge and coach Plant Management to implement business unit initiatives, achieve Trivium Safety Indicators, and address priority topics.
- Escalate H&S concerns to Plant Managers and/or the Manufacturing Director when appropriate.
- Review and approve accident investigation reports for quality; provide continuous guidance for improvement.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of monthly H&S KPIs in the management system; contribute input to annual PDR targets for plant leadership.
- Assist with Risk Management, Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation matters as relevant.
- Design, launch, maintain, and train on all EHS&S programs; support sites in drafting and training to EHS&S SOPs.
- Analyze data to pinpoint and prioritize EHS&S KPI continuous improvement opportunities.
- Champion sustainability data stewardship and strategic initiative planning aligned with Trivium’s long-range targets.
- Act as Environmental Management Representative for ISO 14001 systems.
- Maintain compliance with environmental regulations (RCRA, DOT, EPA, state agencies).
- Oversee timely, accurate environmental reporting (e.g., Tier II, Form R, biennial waste, Emission Inventory).
- Keep environmental plans current: SWPPP, SPCC, Hazardous Waste Contingency, Emergency Response Plan.
- Build proactive relationships with environmental and safety regulators; participate in corporate EHS system audits at various sites.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Food Safety Policy, GMPs, HACCP principles, and Food Safety Standards.
- Contribute to H&S-related investment and strategic planning.
About you
- Exceptional communicator, trainer, and facilitator; effective with all levels and customers.
- Proven ability to lead without direct authority—coach, mentor, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Energizing presence and cultural fit with a bias for action; comfortable in a fast-changing environment.
- Experienced auditor with strong grasp of audit principles, methods, management systems, and organizational context.
- Skilled in regulatory agency interactions (local and state).
- Familiar with Lean manufacturing practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; strong problem-solving mindset.
Qualifications
- 5+ years leading EHS&S programs.
- BS in a relevant technical discipline.
- Preferred certifications: CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
- Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.
Role specifics
- Reporting line: EHS Director.
- Direct reports: None.
- Travel: Regular regional travel of approximately 25–40%.
- Scope may evolve; you may be asked to take on additional responsibilities as business needs change.
