EHS Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The EHS Manager for the food processing facility is responsible for developing and overseeing all environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and to foster a strong safety culture. This role ensures the safety of employees, protects food safety through environmental controls, and supports sustainability practices in alignment with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and local regulations. The EHS Manager will collaborate with production, quality, sanitation, and maintenance teams to proactively mitigate risks in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Regulatory Compliance :

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, and state / local regulations.

Lead the plant’s safety program, including training, accident investigation, job hazard analysis, PPE programs, and ergonomics.

Oversee waste management, wastewater treatment monitoring, and chemical storage.

Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure sanitation and environmental controls are aligned with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).

Conduct safety onboarding and continuing education for employees and supervisors.

Track and analyze safety and environmental KPIs (e.g., TRIR, DART, near misses).

Qualifications :

Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, FDA, and USDA regulations applicable to food production.

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