Environmental, Safety, and Security Manager

Safety, Security & Environmental Manager

Position Summary
Our Client is seeking a Safety, Security & Environmental Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and security initiatives across a large-scale food manufacturing operation and supporting field locations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on EHS professional who excels at influencing teams, coaching leaders, implementing best practices, and developing programs that protect employees, products, and the environment while supporting business objectives.

• Compensation: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all facility safety, environmental, health, and security programs across manufacturing and affiliated operational sites.

• Support safety initiatives for live production, transportation, fleet, and garage operations in partnership with regional and corporate safety leadership.

• Manage daily activities of the site EHS team, ensuring effective deployment of resources and consistent execution of safety programs.

• Oversee facility security operations, including site access controls, security procedures, audits, training initiatives, and performance metrics.

• Serve as the site's technical resource for safety, environmental compliance, risk management, and operational improvement projects.

• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and corporate functional teams to ensure safe and compliant work processes.

• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DOT, NFPA, DHS, and environmental regulations.

• Engage employees at all levels to strengthen safety awareness, employee involvement, and accountability throughout the organization.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve workplace safety concerns while promoting proactive hazard recognition and mitigation.

• Develop and execute annual safety strategies and business plans based on data analysis, trends, and performance indicators.

• Conduct internal audits and assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and verified through completion.

• Cook up and facilitate safety, security, and compliance training programs to ensure workforce readiness and regulatory adherence.

• Lead or support investigations involving workplace incidents, injuries, security events, and near misses.

• Determine root causes of incidents and oversee the implementation and completion of corrective and preventive actions.

• Analyze incident data and emerging trends to develop targeted risk-reduction initiatives.

• Participate in emergency preparedness activities and serve as a key member of the site's emergency response and incident command structure.

• Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, auditors, consultants, and emergency services organizations.

• Prioritize collaboration with contractors and third-party service providers to verify compliance with site safety expectations and safe work practices.

• Partner with occupational health professionals to support employee wellness, injury management, and return-to-work programs.

• Aid in workers' compensation administration and claims management efforts.

• Regularly communicate safety, environmental, and security performance, concerns, and recommendations to facility leadership.

Qualifications

• Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Science, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five years of safety leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven track record of developing and sustaining high-performing safety programs with exceptional incident-rate performance.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and manufacturing safety requirements.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management.
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and project management capabilities.
  • Ability to effectively influence and collaborate with employees, leaders, contractors, and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification.
  • HAZWOPER certification (40-hour) with current refresher training, or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

• Preferred:

  • Advanced degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
  • Experience supporting multiple facilities or geographically dispersed operations.
  • Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar industry-recognized credentials.
  • Previous experience within food manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, or other highly regulated production environments.