Senior Manager - Environmental Health and Safety

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where colleagues support each other, take pride in making a real impact, and value diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. environmental compliance programs while supporting health, safety, EHS auditing, and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert in environmental regulations and represent Agropur in environmental forums, regulatory engagements, and external discussions.
• Represent Agropur on environmental committees and organizations, promoting the company’s environmental outreach and culture.
• Provide feedback on priorities and NC Matrix to board and management; advise EHS leadership on compliance priorities, risks, non‑compliance trends, and corrective‑action status.
• Participate actively in Agropur’s environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
• Supervise dedicated or assigned resources (Environmental Manager, PSM Coordinator) and coordinate with site Safety Managers, site champions, and other resources.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the U.S. environmental management system, including legal‑compliance tracking, impact and risk assessments, site evaluations, audits, and record‑keeping.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. environmental laws and regulations across all applicable sites (permitting, reporting, inspections, corrective actions).
• Support environmental compliance projects, technical initiatives, and emergency‑management preparedness.
• Lead or support corporate environmental projects such as emissions reduction, waste minimization, resource efficiency, carbon‑footprint reduction, packaging optimization, and eco‑friendly communications.
• Shape the framework for Agropur’s environmental file, supervising its development with management approval.
• Communicate environmental risks, requirements, and expectations clearly at all organizational levels and support health‑ and safety‑related initiatives, including incident investigations and root‑cause analysis.
• Lead and participate in EHS audits, including environmental compliance, OSHA safety, and PSM audits.
• Assist in integrating Process Safety Management into existing internal audits where applicable.
• Support OSHA PSM programs for ammonia‑refrigeration systems (compliance audits, documentation review, training verification, corrective‑action tracking).
• Coordinate and share environmental best practices across U.S. facilities, manage consulting costs, and support site and project budget planning.
• Prepare official environmental communications to regulatory agencies and internal communications to employees; maintain professional relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in environmental compliance or EHS roles within U.S. manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with regulatory agencies, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec (not applicable to WI/MN locations but noted in posting).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑ and Long‑term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on physical, financial, and emotional health
• Advancement opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $124,200 – $155,300 (determined based on skills, education, training, and experience related to the position).

Schedule

Monday – Friday