Environment, Health and Safety Manager (Stockton)

Since 1912, when it was started by a group of California walnut growers, Diamond of California was on a mission to bring the bounty from Californias Central Valley walnut orchards to Americas tables.From the beginning, we sought out the very best with the knowledge that Diamond Nuts would be used in treasured and new family recipes.Today, we bring a wider range of nuts from our growers and farms to tables worldwide. Now almost 110 years later, we are still guided by our belief that Diamond Nuts are Made for Homemade.

Along with our sister company (National Pecan), Diamond of California is part of Diamond Foods, LLC, headquartered in Stockton, California.Diamond Foods is now owned by Blue Road Capital, a private equity firm based in New York, which is focused on holdings in the agricultural space.With the support of Blue Road Capital, Diamond of California is during a major transformation to create a modern growth brand participating the growing consumer desire to incorporate more plant-based products in their diets, for reasons including health and wellness, taste, texture, and variety.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The EHS Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of health and safety programs, policies, and procedures, along with conducting regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. To provide a safe and healthy atmosphere within the workplace and to comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Evaluates hazards within the facility for safety, health, and environmental risks.

Develop health and safety procedures and programs for all departments and monitors safety

compliance to reduce risks.

Maintains contingency plans, including fire prevention, and procedures for controlling hazardous spills

in accordance with government regulation and insurance company requirements.

Supervises maintenance of material safety data sheets so they are accessible at all times according to

regulations.

Develop inspection policies and establish regular inspection schedules to comply with safety and

environmental laws.

Supervises / Develops training sessions for emergency preparedness, confined spaces, electrical safety,

machine guarding, fall protection, and forklift safety.

Maintains EPA records of hazardous waste, air emission permitting, and water pollution discharge, as

well as industrial health monitoring and records of employee hazard exposure according to OSHA

regulations.

Monitors professional literature and attends seminars to stay current with governmental compliance

requirements.

Supervises Workers Compensation Analyst and seasonal first aid attendants, and Security.

Responsible for Government report for BLS, OSHA and Title V.

Represent employer on regulatory inspections.

Manage safety and security budgets.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Proven experience as a safety manager.

Deep understanding of local health and safety guidelines

Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies

Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment

Excellent organizational and motivational skills

Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability

Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

BSc / BA in safety management or relevant field is preferred

Valid qualifications in occupational health and safety

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental science, or related subjects.

Master's degree or a professional designation like OHST, ASP, or CSP is desirable.

Must be OSHA 300 certified

Five years of management experience in the field.

Excellent skills in written and oral communication.

Basic computer skills with both word-processing and database applications.

Ability to drive and inspect both outdoor and indoor areas to observe compliance with established

programs.

Salary Range : $90k- $135k

Bonus Target : 10%

Diamond offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Diamond Foods Holdings, LLC is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.Pre-employment drug testing and background check required. Interested parties may send resumes to hbolanos@diamondfoods.com

Diamond Foods will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements. Diamond Foods, LLC does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Diamond Foods will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Diamond Foods, LLC.

Pre-employment drug testing required. AA / EOE / M / F / D / V.