EHS Manager

About the role

The EHS Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of operations at Refresco sites. Reporting to the Plant Director, this position is essential for driving a consistent approach to EHS across all activities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce all health and safety policies/procedures, GMPs, and PPE
• Ensure adherence to food quality and safety standards
• Develop and implement company management systems
• Lead and manage the work of other employees, including hiring, performance management, and termination
• Plan, evaluate, train, and develop staff
• Support yield/waste reduction initiatives with the production team
• Provide technical support and guidance on EHS legal compliance and best practices
• Liaise with HR on occupational health matters
• Coordinate EHS and Environmental Permit activities
• Conduct JSA reviews and audits
• Manage EHS training, audits, non-conformances, and PPE protocols
• Report on compliance (Tier II, OSHA, etc.)
• Manage waste, including achieving zero to landfill
• Ensure compliance with EHS KPIs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or related field, or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years of management experience in EHS
• Sustainability project/initiative experience in EHS
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred
• Previous experience in food and beverage manufacturing industry
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Skills and Competencies

• Effective understanding of manufacturing technology and process, and associated EHS risks
• Ability to drive projects, optimize processes, and lead teams to achieve operational excellence
• Understanding and awareness of ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards
• Ability to provide education and training resources for operators
• Understanding of effective communication and presentation techniques
• Experience conducting incident investigations and understanding EHS auditing
• Knowledge of EHS KPIs and ability to make recommendations for improvement
• NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety as a minimum
• IEMA Diploma in Environmental Management
• Confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive change
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize workloads

Working Conditions

• Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, nights, and holidays may be required
• Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts
• Noise levels requiring hearing protection and temperature extremes
• Structured and supervised environment with clear production targets and schedules

Pay and Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is $110k - $145k, with the potential for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives. Additional benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Well-being Benefits
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.