EHS Manager- Food Manufacturing

This role leads all environmental, health, and safety initiatives for a fast‑paced manufacturing facility, with a strong focus on floor presence, coaching, and regulatory compliance. It's a high‑impact position for an experienced EHS professional who can influence teams, drive safety culture, and manage programs with confidence and autonomy

Client Details

They are a well‑established and rapidly growing food manufacturer recognized for their commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. The organization is deeply community‑focused, regularly donating food to local charities while fostering a stable, supportive, and values‑driven workplace for employees.

Description

• Lead and continually improve safety, health, and environmental programs in alignment with regulations, policies, and best practices
• Maintain and advance environmental compliance programs including wastewater, solid waste, hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, and stormwater
• Drive safety culture through strong floor presence, proactive coaching, and consistent engagement with employees
• Educate, train, and support operations teams on EHS procedures, expectations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with operations leadership to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for safer work practices
• Lead accident investigations, monitor trends, and implement corrective actions
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting
• Develop and maintain accurate EHS documentation, metrics, and communication
• Serve as a visible and trusted advisor to employees at all levels

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Engineering, or a related field
• Hands‑on EHS experience in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety initiatives with consistent floor engagement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence, coach, and build relationships across all levels
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive continuous improvement

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120000 to $140000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A supportive and safety-focused work environment.

If you are passionate about health, safety, and environmental management and are excited to make an impact, we encourage you to apply for the HSE Manager role today!

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