Jobs · Engineering · Iowa

Senior Manager Environment Health Safety

Shearer's Foods · Burlington, IA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Safety Leadership & Culture Development

Lead and promote a proactive safety culture focused on employee engagement, ownership, accountability, and risk reduction.
Partner with leaders and associates at all levels to identify hazards and implement effective corrective actions.
Support site leadership and department managers in achieving safety performance goals and continuous improvement objectives.
Drive behavioral-based safety initiatives and foster a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

Environmental, Health & Safety Program Management

Serve as the primary technical resource for all environmental, health, and safety matters.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate EHS regulations, policies, and standards.
Conduct site assessments, audits, inspections, and system evaluations to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
Analyze trends, incidents, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to develop proactive safety strategies.
Develop and recommend risk-reduction measures and oversee implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and follow-up activities.

Risk Assessment & Process Safety

Evaluate new projects, equipment installations, process changes, and operational ventures to identify and mitigate safety risks.
Participate in process safety reviews and hazard assessments to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.
Develop and recommend risk-reduction measures and oversee implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Compliance & Maintenance Oversight

Monitor maintenance processes to ensure required inspections, permits, certifications, and preventive maintenance activities are completed and properly documented.
Verify compliance with permit-required equipment inspections and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation necessary for compliance and auditing purposes.
Partner with maintenance and operations teams to ensure the integrity and reliability of safety-critical equipment and systems.

Training & Employee Development

Mentor EHS staff and operational leaders to strengthen organizational safety capabilities.
Create educational materials, procedures, and communication tools to enhance employee awareness and engagement.
Conduct regular training sessions for associates on EHS policies, procedures, and best practices.

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