EHS Manager - Food

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements health and safety policies, programs, and procedures at the workplace in alignment with company standards and local and federal health and safety regulations.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state/provincial regulations by understanding existing and changing laws and rules, interpreting standards, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions.
• Monitors adherence to the company safety program by all employees and contractors.
• Collaborates with the management team and key stakeholders to identify health and safety-related needs for the site and ensures concerns are addressed and resolved promptly.
• Communicates with local authorities, agencies, and third-party agencies on regulatory compliance matters and complaint management.
• Maintains and monitors a system of incident investigations, providing guidance regarding remedial action for accident prevention measures and guidance to reduce incidents of workers' compensation claims. Identifies areas for improvement.
• Responsible for reporting obligations as required by local, provincial, state, federal, and corporate requirements and analyzing health and safety data to strengthen the Internal Responsibility System in each facility.
• Reviews and analyzes health and safety data and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to share with the management team.
• Collaborates by sharing best practices with other facilities and supports the execution of initiatives.
• Partners with Human Resources in workers' compensation management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in any safety-related field.
• At least 5+ years of experience managing Health & Safety in a manufacturing setting.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of local and federal regulations, and occupational health and safety standards (ANSI, CSA, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing health and safety strategies, policies, and programs.
• Effective at interacting with regulatory agencies, facility leadership, plant personnel, and legal counsel with knowledge of legal processes.
• A professional designation (e.g., CSP, CRSP) and prior EHS auditing experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) to be an effective influencer at all levels and display effective leadership skills.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Must be a HIGHLY MOTIVATED, service and team-oriented individual with attention to detail effective managing self with little supervision - self-driven.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in a production environment for extended periods of time, including stooping, standing, and bending.
• Use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, or bend.
• Employee must lift up to 50 pounds and is required to ask for assistance if the limit is exceeded.
• Must be able to work in a food allergen environment.
• Working environment provides exposure to environmental changes (heat, cold, dampness, and chemicals).