EHS Manager

About the role

As the EHS Manager at the Van Buren Plant, you will drive and support site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management initiatives in line with Tate & Lyle’s global Journey to EHS Excellence. Working closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, you will improve the overall safety performance of the plant. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities within environmental, health, and safety, and may require spending 20–25% of your time in the plant.

Safety Accountabilities

Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business. As a Level 1 EHSQS Critical Role, you will:

• Drive EHSQS excellence culture and improvements.
• Develop, design, and implement EHSQS policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Set EHSQS goals and objectives for the Van Buren plant.
• Serve as an EHSQS management system (EHSQSMS) element owner.
• Comply with all EHSQS policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to your work.
• Ensure your actions do not present a risk to yourself, others, or the environment.
• Report all incidents, defects, hazards, and procedural inadequacies for corrective action.
• Suggest improvements to systems and methods to enhance safety, environmental responsibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Adhere to Tate & Lyle’s Life Saving Principles (LSPs) and exercise Stop Work Authority to prevent unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Champion and lead the overall site environmental and safety program, driving year-on-year improvements.
• Collaborate with site management and corporate EHS to foster a strong safety culture across all levels of the organization.
• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) and Dust Hazards Analysis (DHA) compliance activities.
• Provide technical assistance for hazard elimination, prevention, mitigation, and resolution of safety issues.
• Coach and assist managers/leaders in developing and implementing effective safety programs.
• Assist and participate in departmental and site-wide safety teams, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Monitor equipment, work areas, and practices for compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure action items from incidents, near misses, audits, and observations are prioritized and completed.
• Develop safety training, policies, and promotional materials, including e-learning courses.
• Assist with safety reviews for new or modified processes, equipment, and product development.
• Maintain accurate safety statistics, incident rates, and progress reports for corporate and plant objectives.
• Participate in Tate & Lyle’s Solutions network committee meetings and serve as the communication conduit for new initiatives.
• Develop and manage the site safety budget, ensuring spending stays within allocated limits.
• Collaborate with local safety professionals, participate in drills, and support emergency response efforts.
• Prepare and submit environmental regulatory reports to the City of Van Buren and Arkansas DEQ.
• Receive and facilitate environmental inspections and audits from the City of Van Buren and the EPA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or business management (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an industrial EHS program.
• Experience conducting safety investigations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, NFPA, EPA, DEQ, and other governmental regulations.
• Proficiency in technology used for environmental aspects and Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, or similar software.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and observation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership, training, and organizational skills.