Senior EHS Manager

Safety Leadership & Culture

Lead the development and implementation of company-wide EHS strategies, initiatives, and standards across multiple manufacturing sites.
Promote a behavior-based safety culture emphasizing accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding safety performance, risk mitigation, and compliance initiatives.
Coach and mentor plant-level safety professionals and operational leaders.
Drive employee involvement through safety committees, recognition programs, and training initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and food manufacturing safety standards.
Maintain current knowledge of evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Lead internal audits, inspections, and compliance assessments across all facilities.
Capture and respond to regulatory inspections and citations or corrective actions.

Risk Management & Incident Prevention

Develop and implement programs focused on hazard identification, risk assessment, and injury prevention.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
Monitor and analyze safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure effective contractor safety management programs are in place.

Training & Development

Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and leadership teams.
Ensure compliance with required safety certifications and training documentation.
Standardize safety onboarding processes across all facilities.
Support leadership development related to safety accountability and safe work practices.

Operational Excellence

Partner with operations and engineering teams on capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements to ensure safe design and implementation.
Experience with IQ-OQ-PQ process preferred.
Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety performance, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Develop and manage departmental budgets and safety-related expenditures.

Environmental & Sustainability

Support environmental compliance programs including waste management, air permits, wastewater, hazardous materials, and chemical management.
Support sustainability initiatives and environmental stewardship programs.