Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains current and accurate safety policies, manuals, and SOPs/procedures to ensure safety within our facility.
• Ensures applicable federal and state regulations, as well as corporate guidelines and policies are adhered to.
• Develops and maintains effective training programs that satisfy legal requirements and to reinforce a safe environment.
• Provides training (formal and informal) to employees, supervisors and managers on safety policies and practices.
• Prepare and provide employee training program and SOP development for operations.
• Manages and updates emergency action plans for employees and site.
• Provides safety orientation for all new employees as well as all visiting contractors.
• Serves as a safety representative for installation and safe operation of all new equipment.
• Conducts scheduled Safety Committee meetings for both operations, office, and management employees.
• Performs safety audits throughout the manufacturing facility as required for internal and external sources. Including regular safety inspections for fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency lights, etc.
• Manages worker compensation claims in partnership with human resources and communicates with the insurance carrier and broker as necessary. Participate in detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Conducts risk assessment for all departments and provide recommendations for modifications to practices, policies, and procedures to ensure safe work environment. Create collaborative plan and timeline for execution.
• Observes employees throughout the plant and provides feedback/coaching regarding unsafe acts and behaviors. Works with local leadership on KPI for programs and tracking success.
• Maintains a program to supply safety equipment (PPE) used by the facility. Assist with ensuring supplies are available for all tasks.
• Works with front-line managers to design job specific training and ensure delivery; coach and counsel employees in EHS responsibilities.
• Communicate safety goals & track performance, as well as creating safety metrics.
• Walk the manufacturing floor on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support.
• Participates in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and State and Government guidelines and reporting.
• Leading Safety Champions and local leadership teams to develop safety first culture at all sites while developing the local teams knowledge of important regulations and the why behind the best practices.

Key Qualifications

• BS/BA preferably in a manufacturing related field
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing facilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
• Excellent analytical skills
• Cross-functional teamwork and leadership skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams
• 30-hour OSHA training courses – Basic and training
• Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of Ammonia System Safety
• Knowledge of DOT driver qualifications

About Us

Since 1984, Sun Orchard has been the leading developer and manufacturer of all natural citrus based ingredient and beverage products, servicing market leaders across the Food Service, Specialty Industrial and club channels. Our products are not from concentrate and minimally processed to maintain the natural benefits and flavors of the fruit. Our ingredients and beverages are clean label and non GMO, thereby meeting consumer demand for healthier, authentic, and all natural products. Our knowledge and expertise differentiate us from our competition. With over 250 employees dedicated to excellence, quality, and customer service, Sun Orchard has built trust and partnerships with our customers for nearly 40 years. Sun Orchard’s vision is to inspire a world that believes in genuine ingredients and refreshments. We are confident that our people are our greatest assets.