Job Description

The EHS Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs within a food manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, HR, and Leadership to promote a strong safety culture while supporting continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being in a cold-environment, high-volume production setting.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA 300/300A/301 logs, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements
• Lead risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and hazard identification
• Manage Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE, Fall Protection, and Machine Guarding programs
• Oversee cold-environment safety risks (slip hazards, freezer operations, PPE, ergonomics)
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and emergency preparedness related to ammonia systems
• Partner with Maintenance and external vendors on compliance, training, and emergency response
• Lead new-hire safety orientation and ongoing refresher training
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and accountability
• Support leadership in safety observations, toolbox talks, and safety KPIs
• Ensure compliance with waste management, hazardous materials, chemical storage, and environmental permits
• Maintain SDS libraries and chemical approval processes
• Support internal and external regulatory audits and inspections
• Prepare and present safety reports to leadership
• Support corporate EHS initiatives and standardization across facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of EHS experience in food manufacturing, dairy, frozen foods, or CPG manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FDA, and state safety regulations
• Experience with cold storage/freezer operations and production environments
• Proven experience leading audits, inspections, and corrective actions
• Strong communication, training, and leadership skills

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