Health, Safety, and Environmental, EHS, Supervisor

About the role

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) Professional (Supervisor) to join our team based in Le Center, MN. This role is responsible for the day-to-day safety initiatives in our facility, promoting safety attitudes, safe work practices, and maintaining the EHS program to prevent accidents, injuries, and environmental impact.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations by understanding existing and changing laws, interpreting standards, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions.
• Lead and/or support incident and accident investigations using root cause analysis, reporting, and tracking data.
• Maintain records of safety-related incidents and administer corrective measures.
• Collaborate and share best practices with other company facilities to support the execution of initiatives.
• Review safe work procedures, written reports, and provide recommendations.
• Perform safety compliance inspections, including hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Monitor adherence to the company safety program by all employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Partner with Human Resources in workers compensation management.
• Understand local incident record-keeping requirements and complete/submit compliance reports (e.g., 300, 300A logs, injury reports).
• Coordinate the site health and safety committee and ensure compliance.
• Serve as the point of contact for on-site security.
• Assist with developing a safety culture at the facility.

Requirements

• Technical Safety degree or certification, or related education is required.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of occupational health & safety regulations and standards.
• A professional designation (e.g., CSP, CRSP) is a plus but not required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to influence at all levels and display effective leadership.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Highly motivated, service- and team-oriented individual with attention to detail and the ability to work with little supervision.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a production environment for extended periods, including stooping, standing, and bending.
• Use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, or bend.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds; assistance required if limit is exceeded.
• Must be able to work in a food allergens environment.
• Exposure to environmental changes (heat, cold, dampness, and chemicals).

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Owned by Bain Capital, Dessert Holdings is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.