Environment, Health and Safety Manager - Nature's Path Foods : Job Details

A taste of the job:

• Designing, implementing, and monitoring compliance of safety and environmental systems, creating best practices and policies that prevent people from getting sick or injured. In addition to keeping property from being damaged and in compliance with corporate, State, Federal and local requirements
• Representing the Company when interacting with Government regulators for routine safety and compliance-related issues, and being the liaison for scheduling required inspections
• Overseeing the Worker Compensation insurance program and controlling costs
• Reviewing plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to ensure safety requirements are met. Participate on safety analysis for new product development.
• Identifying and correcting potential hazards by inspecting and auditing facilities, machinery, and safety equipment. Verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Reviewing employee safety programs while recommending improvements
• Oversee training of new employees in their safety orientation. Ensures employees are trained in safety standard work, safety work instructions, practices, and procedures as assigned.

A general overview of the day to day:

25% Tactical Safety & Environmental work

• boots on the ground, observing, coaching, and getting to know the team members and facility
• evaluating & prioritizing hazards and risks
• LOTO & conveyor safety

25% Change Agent / Educating & Partnering with Management

• educate the management team on hazards and risks
• coach the proper way to work with equipment and safety working practices
• educate on legal/compliance risks

50% other

• Collaborate with teams to develop efficient and effective plans
• Drive Safety Culture
• Develop Long Term Strategies
• Compliance
• Review previous reports

Path for Success:

• Preferably a BA/BS degree in an EHS or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Certified Safety Professional designation
• Ideally 5+ years of safety experience in an industrial environment
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State environmental, health, and safety laws
• Demonstrated ability in MS Office products
• Strong leadership and communication

Benefits and Perks:

• This opportunity will pay between $125,000 - $140,000 with bonus
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans, including 100% employer paid options are available
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match