EHS Manager
Ventura Foods
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Albert Lea • Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $104,154 - $136,153 per year
About the role
- Ensure compliance with, and improvement of EHS programs that meet federal, state and local regulatory requirements including, but not limited to: chemical safety, confined space entry, electrical safety, contractor EHS management, industrial hygiene, LOTO, PPE, PSM, industrial and office ergonomics, storm water pollution prevention, hazardous waste management, air emissions management and wastewater treatment.
- Provide guidance and technical expertise on requirements of EHS regulations, keeping local management informed of legislative updates and the necessary actions.
- Develop and implement plans, programs, processes and documented procedures for incident-free operations and reduction of risk.
- Identify trends in incidents and near miss reports, ensure actions are completed to address root causes.
- Oversee and enhance application of incident investigation process and lessons learned.
- Maintain the site EHS management system to be current and accurate.
- Integration of OHSA's 18001 & ISO 14001 principles into site management system.
- Active member of the plant management team including active participation in committee meetings.
- Work with site leadership team to develop and maintain waste minimization efforts and spill prevention practices.
- Identify and/or conduct EHS-related training.
- Responsible for coaching/developing/managing/appraising EHS team members.
Requirements
- B.S. or B.A. (Engineering, Safety or Industrial Hygiene)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading and improving safety performance and regulatory compliance
- Extensive knowledge and experience with EH&S Management systems and processes
- Certification by American Board of Industrial Hygiene and/or Board of Certified Safety Professionals is desired.
- Need skills with: process safety-PSM, EHS program and culture improvements, behavioral-based safety, training, waste minimization, EHS regulations and compliance.
- Need excellent verbal and written and presentation skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Assistance Programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
EHS management systemsprocess safetybehavioral-based safetywaste minimizationincident investigationrisk reductionchemical safetyconfined space entryhazardous waste managementindustrial hygiene
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillscoachingteam managementleadershipguidancetechnical expertisecollaboration
Certifications
B.S. in EngineeringB.A. in SafetyB.A. in Industrial HygieneAmerican Board of Industrial Hygiene certificationBoard of Certified Safety Professionals certification