Manufacturing EHS Manager

Ventura Foods

. 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.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeAlbert Lea • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,278 - $140,238 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred, or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated responsibility for improving safety performance and regulatory compliance.
Extensive knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management systems and processes.
Professional certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) and/or the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) is strongly preferred.
Proven experience in process safety management (PSM), EHS program development and culture improvement, behavior based safety, safety training, waste minimization, and regulatory compliance.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills required.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

EHS management systemsprocess safety management (PSM)incident investigationwaste minimizationbehavior-based safetyregulatory compliancechemical safetyindustrial hygieneconfined space entryhazardous waste management

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillscoachingteam managementleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingtraining

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in SafetyBachelor’s degree in Industrial HygieneAmerican Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)