EHS Manager
Ventura Foods
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Saint Joseph • Montana • United States
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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.
- Oversee and enhance behavior-based safety processes including promotion of concepts and teaching.
- Develops and assists in the implementation of security guidelines for VF and implements improvement plans that include customer and supplier interface.
- Provides technical and regulatory input to proposed capital projects and facilities expansions including property protection recommendations.
- Must be able to function across multiple business units upholding business alignment and maximizing integration as well as global strategies in the EHS goals, objectives, planning and execution.
- Responsible for assuring compliance with all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, or related field required
- Minimum 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required
- Strong knowledge of EHS Management Systems, regulatory compliance, and safety performance improvement
- Experience with PSM, behavioral‑based safety, training, and waste minimization
- Solid understanding of EHS regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
- CSP or CIH certification preferred
- Food manufacturing experience 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 Systemschemical safetyconfined space entryelectrical safetyindustrial hygieneLOTOPPEPSMwastewater treatmentwaste minimization
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationteam managementproblem-solvingtrainingincident investigationrisk reductioncollaborationorganizational skills
Certifications
CSPCIH