Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (D1223)

About the role

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager at Wellness Pet LLC is responsible for leading a comprehensive and proactive approach to safety, environmental, and risk management at the Decatur manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with operations to implement and continuously improve programs, processes, and procedures that protect employees, property, and the environment while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulations.
• Drive a proactive safety culture by partnering with leaders and employees to reinforce safe behaviors and accountability at all levels.
• Coach, develop, and hold leaders accountable for executing safety expectations within their teams and daily operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, audits, and inspections, ensuring site readiness at all times.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs, environmental reporting, and all required compliance documentation.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Own and manage internal and external corrective action processes, ensuring timely resolution, compliance, and sustained improvement.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), including oversight of weekly and monthly audit processes and follow-up actions.
• Ensure completion of required safety and food safety training, documentation, and compliance reporting; escalate risks or deviations to Quality and site leadership as appropriate.
• Ensure all safety, environmental, and compliance policies and procedures are current, implemented, and consistently followed across the site.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to integrate safety into daily operations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide real-time guidance and support to operations on safety, environmental, and risk-related decisions.
• Support new equipment installations and capital projects by ensuring EHS requirements are met from design through startup.
• Lead all safety and environmental training programs, ensuring employees are trained and capable of executing expectations.
• Drive adherence to GMP, food safety, and BRC requirements as they relate to safety and environmental practices.
• Monitor and report on EHS performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead safety communication efforts, ensuring clear, consistent messaging and strong employee engagement.
• Promote positive employee relations while reinforcing accountability and ownership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in EHS within a manufacturing environment, preferably food or pet food production.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience leading safety programs, audits, and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive cultural change in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment with variable conditions and physical demands.

Qualifications

• Passionate about building a proactive safety culture.
• Highly visible on the production floor.
• Drives accountability through strong partnerships with operations.

Skills

• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proactive problem-solving and risk management.
• Effective training and coaching skills.
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge.

Benefits

Wellness Pet LLC offers a best-in-class benefits package, a warm and welcoming environment, and a place where you can learn and grow professionally. More information about our benefits can be found on our website.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is flexible and will be discussed during the interview process.