DescriptionCore Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- Develop, implement, and lead the company’s EHS strategy and annual objectives
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all EHS matters
- Partner with leadership to integrate safety and environmental priorities into business operations
- Build and maintain a strong, proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization
Health & Safety Program Management
- Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations
- Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and corrective action programs
- Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
- Track, analyze, and report safety KPIs (TRIR, near misses, etc.)
Manage programs including:
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Fall Protection
- Machine Guarding
- Emergency Response & Preparedness
- PPE Compliance
- Industrial Hygiene (noise, air quality, etc.)
Environmental Compliance & Sustainability
- Ensure compliance with EPA and state environmental regulations
- Maintain all required environmental permits and reporting
- Lead sustainability and environmental impact reduction initiatives
- Conduct environmental audits and inspections
- Manage environmental programs such as Air emissions compliance and storm water pollution program.
Training & Development
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all employees and leadership
- Ensure compliance with required certifications and recurring training
- Promote employee engagement through safety committees and awareness programs
Audit & Compliance
- Lead internal and external EHS audits and inspections
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, and GMP requirements
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems
- Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and inspections
Operational Support
- Conduct regular facility audits, safety walks, and risk assessments
- Provide guidance on safe equipment operation and process improvements
- Collaborate with engineering and operations on safety design and process improvements
- Manage EHS-related budgets and capital improvement projects
Other Programs to Manage include:
- Manage Safety Budget
- Combustible Dust
- Monthly Training Programs/ Sessions
- Fall Protection
- LOTO- Training, written procedures, periodic inspections
- Environmental Compliance
- Forklift and Airel Lift Training
- Other duties as assigned.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change any time with or without notice. Additional duties may be required by management that are not included on this list.
QualificationsEducation and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field required
- 5–8+ years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state/local environmental regulations
- Experience with safety management systems and compliance auditing tools
- Experience in food manufacturing and GMP environments strongly preferred
- Experience with PowerPoint, Excel and auditor safety software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
