Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

We are seeking a dynamic Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) professional capable of driving workplace transformation, building high-performing teams, and sustaining exceptional safety results. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategic EHSS initiatives, establishing a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Employee Type : Full time

Location : MO Lee's Summit

Job Type : Environmental Health & Safety

Schedule : Mon-Fri, availability to work off shift and weekends as needed

Work Location : 200 NW Victoria Drive, Lee's Summit MO

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with match, STL / LTD / AD&D / Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection plan, Legal and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications : $93,000 to $158,000 annual with additional bonus potential.

Position Responsibilities :

• Provide strategic direction and oversight on environmental, occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, occupational medical, and security issues, aligned with Corporate EHSS & Risk Management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, state, and local regulations and internal standards, driving continual improvement towards an incident-free environment.
• Support safety-related regulatory compliance, updating and implementing company and divisional safety policies / standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address EHS and security issues, advise site leadership on strategies, and implement mitigation plans.
• Oversee incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified, and trends are analyzed for prevention.
• Manage site regulatory reporting, monitor metrics, and implement programs to address undesirable trends.
• Act as the EHS liaison for applicable regulatory agencies and internal functions such as Engineering and Maintenance.
• Participate in EHS & Risk Management networks and represent the site in developing and implementing consistent practices organization-wide.
• Support worker's compensation loss control programs and ensure injured employees receive timely medical care by accompanying them to Medical Provider Visits.
• Oversee the plant's safety, EHS audits (internal and external), and program revisions.

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

Qualifications and Requirements :

Education : Bachelor's degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Technical discipline required; Master's preferred. Experience : Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. Certifications : Preferred certifications include CSP, OHST, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or REM.

Skills and Abilities :

Proficiency in working with mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical inference, and the fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry

EEO Statement : Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.