Senior EHS Manager

Mission Produce (Nasdaq: AVO) is a global leader in the worldwide fresh produce business, delivering fresh Hass avocados and mangos to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. Since 1983, Mission Produce has been sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, and today also markets mangos and grows blueberries as part of its diversified portfolio. The Company is vertically integrated and owns five state-of-the-art packing facilities across the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. With sourcing capabilities across 20+ premium growing regions, the company provides a year‑round supply of premium fresh fruit. Mission’s global distribution network includes strategically positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North America, China, Europe, and the UK, offering value‑added services such as ripening, bagging, custom packing and logistical management.

Job Summary

Daily responsibilities of training, oversight, investigation and reporting to promote safety and ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and procedures. The role oversees workers’ compensation and works with various supporting groups in the care of and return of employees who are injured. Develop and align the EHS strategy with international regions (UK, Peru, Guatemala, MX) and educate and support the US operational teams at the facility level to follow the safety programs. Hold management accountable for the continued practice of safety within the operation. Must be knowledgeable about environmental trends in the industry and proactive in ensuring company compliance with appropriate regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive and effective Health and Safety plan for implementation across the US distribution network, train and hold Managers accountable at a facility level; effectiveness measured by accident trends, audits, and inspections.
• Assess safety risks, root causes and develop/update programs and training to mitigate or eliminate risk factors.
• Oversee the US workers compensation program and accident response.
• Review and trend accidents using root cause analyses, publish KPI’s quarterly with factual data for the US sites.
• Collaborate with KPI’s international sites for strategic mitigation on similar issues.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for the EHS team, using strengths to support and implement programs.
• Manage environmental issues including regulatory compliance, Haz Mat training, hazardous waste disposal, and documentation.
• Create and maintain the EHS training matrix – schedule tailgates nationwide.
• Manage EHS audits and consultations, verify corrective actions are completed.
• Comply with all quality and safety rules and regulations.
• Establish a positive safety culture.
• Handle all facility and customer‑related environmental requirements.
• Take on additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Competencies

• Critical Thinking: Identify problems and opportunities, analyze workable solutions, make improvements, standardize new processes and report outcomes.
• Time Management: Be punctual; manage own time and the time of others to complete required tasks during scheduled shifts; help others or request help for the good of the department.
• Judgment & Decision Making: Prioritize and organize job tasks for the team to work efficiently.
• Analytical Skills: Understand information gathered from the group and draw conclusions or make decisions from that data.
• Technical Skills: Good PC skills for writing reports, accessing or modifying databases, and email.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication; ability to train others and lead a group with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
• Teamwork: Work individually and as part of a team; carry out assignments, ask questions when unclear, delegate and effectively lead a team.
• Motivation: Self‑motivated, take initiative, and motivate others.
• Quality: Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and commitment to completing tasks correctly the first time; detail‑oriented and demand the same from the team.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to communicate, both oral and written, in English and Spanish.
• Experience creating and implementing HSE programs/policies.
• PC skills including experience writing technical reports.
• Disciplined record keeping, documentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to lift or move 25 lb.
• Willingness to be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts and equipment, and temperatures between 35 °F and 45 °F.
• Willingness to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, smell, etc., as needed to perform essential tasks.
• Perform job tasks objectively.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to accomplish and manage tasks in a timely manner without constant direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications & Requirements

• Produce background a plus.
• Experience with EHS regulations and OSHA.

Pay

Salary Range: $103,300 – $110,000 annual.