The Director of Environmental Health and Safety Director is responsible for directing and assisting in developing, implementing, maintaining and assuring safety programs and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. This role involves conducting safety audits, training employees, and ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental and safety regulations within the food industry.

This individual will have the unique opportunity to leverage their skills, technical expertise, and business acumen while working with a company that lives their culture every day - Miss Nothing, Question Everything and Innovate Daily. If you have a passion for developing and scoping value-driven services that lead to successful customer projects - then we are looking for you!

REPORTS TO:

Chief Human Resource and Compliance Officer

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Develop and Implement Safety Programs: Create and oversee organizational safety programs that promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Conduct Safety Audits and Inspections: Regularly evaluate and/or assist the organization to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Training and Education: Provide guidance for safety training sessions for staff and employees and ensure they are aware of safety procedures and protocols.
Food Safety Compliance: Knowledgeable of all local, state and federal food safety regulations, such as FDA and USDA standards and assisting FSQA to assurance that the standards and requirements are met.
Contractor Safety: ensure that all outside contractors are trained to follow all regulations according to the organization’s guidelines with EHS and FSQA standards.
Incident Investigation: Monitor the organization’s Investigation Workplace Accidents and Incidents Program to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Risk Assessments: Track and ensure the conducting of Risk Assessments and the implementing of preventative measures to mitigate potential hazards.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the company complies with all relevant local, state, and federal safety regulations and serve as a liaison with regulatory bodies during inspections and audits and ensure timely reporting of any non-compliance issues.
Collaborate with Management: Work closely with senior leaders and plant managers to integrate safety and health considerations into business operations.
Monitor Technological and Regulatory Changes: Stay updated on new safety technologies and changes in regulations to assess their impact on company operations.
Environmental Monitoring: Overseeing environmental monitoring programs to ensure that the organization’s production environment meets safety standards.
Emergency Response: Developing and managing emergency response plans for EHS OSHA and EPA incidents, including wastewater and waste management.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in an EHS role, with 5+ years in a leadership position
Knowledgeable of FSQA regulations and standards
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM (preferred) in lieu of education
Extensive knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance standards.
Proven track record of successful EHS program development and implementation.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with sustainability and environmental impact assessments.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in EHS management.
Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to conduct thorough investigations and risk assessments.
Proficiency in EHS management software and data analysis tools.
Experience in developing and conducting EHS training programs.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Strong organizational and planning skills.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate on machinery or production lines.
The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods, often upwards of 50% of the day.
The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, climb stairs, or bend, often upwards of 50% of the day.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and at times lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (With or without corrective lenses)

SAFETY:

Adhere to company safety policies and procedures
Wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) where needed
Immediately report any unsafe conditions or other safety-related issues

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While the work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, they are in no way all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting.
The employee often works at a work bench or on various pieces of equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal.

Salary Description

$110,000 - $130,000 (Depending on Experience)

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Environmental Health and Safety Director