EHS Manager

Are you passionate about building a world-class safety culture and making a lasting impact on employee wellbeing and environmental stewardship? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. This role supports our Taste Business Unit, crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor ingredient solutions that help shape the identity of food and beverage brands. The position is based in Carrollton, TX (onsite).

About the role

Be part of a collaborative, safety-focused, and mission-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Responsibilities

• Management responsibility for the EHS team, including hiring, termination, performance management, and development of all EHS personnel.
• Ensure the highest level of safety in all operations at the site by managing a program of safety reviews, task risk assessments, and safety-related training and awareness programs linked both to site risks and corporate programs.
• Maintain reporting required for legal compliance for OSHA and Environmental bodies, as well as corporate requirements.
• Responsible for management and oversight of site waste handling and treatment processes, with the objective of “zero to landfill” through a Green team.
• Work closely with the Leadership team to maintain ISO 14001 certification.
• Ensure Contractor management policies are implemented and applied in all areas of the site.
• Align EHS goals with Operating Model objectives and reporting, and lead related activities of problem-solving and the Gemba walk program.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for EHS-related matters at the site, both internally and externally.
• Roll out all corporate-driven Management of Change (MOCs) and policies, ensuring they are proactively applied at the site.
• Support and participate in activities that promote employee ownership and engagement in Environment, Health, and Safety (E,H&S), and the development of Safety Culture.
• Support the site's incident investigation system, ensuring proper classification, thorough root cause investigations, and appropriate corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence. Ensure all reporting is completed as per policy.
• Gather data and maintain systems to track safety metrics, including Safety Observations, Near misses, and Safety Incidents.
• Provide training and support as needed to all departments based on the annual E,H&S training program to implement applicable IFF global regulatory policies.
• Implement and support case management, working closely with site leadership and the site’s medical case manager to manage injuries/illnesses effectively. Ensure proper injury/illness classifications and OSHA recordkeeping are completed.
• Coordinate annual medical exams and related Occupational Health assessments.
• Maintain training and planning to support Carrollton’s response teams, in drills and actual incidents.
• Sponsor and drive all continuous improvement initiatives related to Health, Safety, and Environmental activities.
• Establish and oversee the Site Safety Committee and related meetings and activities.
• Work closely with Project teams to ensure changes and CapEx-related installations are compliant.
• Work closely with Procurement and relevant vendors to ensure stock of PPE and other safety equipment, and/or a high level of service.
• Support site initiatives to reduce cost without sacrificing quality or safety.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the EHS field or equivalent progressive work experience to compensate for the degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a food plant or related business.
• Successful experience in developing a Safety Culture.
• Knowledge of Safe Behaviors and Practices, as well as Machine Safety.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to work effectively, professionally, and respectfully in a team-based environment to involve peers, customers, line management, and technical competency experts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams and resolve conflicts in support of organizational goals.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to train personnel as it relates to OSHA and Corporate-wide safety requirements.
• Experience in implementing & maintaining site-wide safety-related programs.
• Computer and technical literacy; demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel).
• A minimum requirement for this U.S.-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Six Sigma certification.
• Knowledge of Taproot or similar root-cause methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Annual bonus plan.
• Professional development and internal mobility opportunities across IFF.

Why Choose Us?

Opportunity to lead and influence EHS strategy for a high-impact manufacturing site. A purpose-driven organization committed to sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement. Collaborative leadership team with strong support for EHS excellence. Work that directly contributes to a safer workplace and a more sustainable world.