Plant EHS Manager (OHSE)

About the role

The Plant EHS Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the plant’s Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (OHSE) management system. This role is a key partner to plant leadership, driving a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and corporate standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the plant’s OHSE management system, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company requirements
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute the site OHSE strategy, including assigning ownership and driving implementation
• Drive a strong safety culture through leadership, communication, recognition programs, and employee engagement initiatives
• Conduct OHSE audits, inspections, and analyses to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance; develop and track corrective action plans to completion
• Identify and implement preventive measures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with critical risk assessments and job safety analyses
• Review and oversee incident investigations to ensure completeness and accuracy; enter finalized reports into the corporate incident management system
• Analyze incident data, audit findings, and employee feedback to identify trends and prioritize improvement efforts
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and inspections (e.g., OSHA, environmental, fire), ensuring readiness and compliance
• Maintain required regulatory records, including OSHA 300 logs, and ensure proper posting and documentation
• Oversee environmental, fire protection, industrial hygiene, and site security programs to ensure compliance and effectiveness
• Collaborate cross-functionally with department personnel, supervisors, and operators to identify, resolve, and prevent workplace hazards
• Support construction and contractor activities by monitoring performance and ensuring adherence to safe work practices
• Chair plant safety committees and communicate OHSE updates through meetings, reports, and other communication channels
• Develop, deliver, and manage safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors; track compliance and maintain training records
• Support workers’ compensation coordination, job training programs, and safe work practices development
• Develop and manage the annual OHSE budget, monitoring performance against targets
• Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and related systems
• Work closely with Regional and Corporate Safety teams to align on standards, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain a strong presence on the plant floor to coach, mentor, and reinforce safe behavior
• Uphold the company's food safety and quality standards, complying with all SQF requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, or Safety Engineer or equivalent experience and technical training in lieu of degree
• Three years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety field in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the plastics industry
• Experience working with construction/contractors in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate across multiple teams and departments
• Experience training and maintaining safety program records including Forklift, LOTO, and more
• Ability to lead projects/initiatives
• Champions and builds a safety first culture
• Certification in CSP or CIH preferred. Must be achieved within 3 years of hire date.

Qualifications

• Normal Vision
• Hearing/Listening
• Sitting
• Distant Vision
• Talking/Speaking
• Standing
• Near Vision
• Hand/Finger Dexterity
• Walking
• Stooping
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending
• Kneeling
• Climbing
• Driving- Forklift
• Carrying (>50 pounds)
• Lifting (50+ pounds)
• Driving Automobile/truck/van
• Carrying (
• Lifting (< 50 pounds)

Skills

• Communication
• Leadership
• Training
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Incident Investigation
• Facility Safety
• Environmental Compliance
• Construction Safety
• Employee Engagement

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retail Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)