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Environmental, Health & Safety ManagerDreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc • Bakersfield, CA, United States
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc • Bakersfield, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Love ice cream? Join the #1 ice cream company in the U.S.-Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream (DGIC)-and help shape the future of iconic brands loved worldwide. As part of Froneri, the global ice cream leader, we're in an exciting chapter of accelerated growth. With nearly a century of success in the U.S., powerhouse brands like Häagen-Dazs®, Drumstick®, Dreyer'sTM / Edy'sTM, OREO®, Outshine®, and Frollies®, and the backing of European-based experts, we have the winning recipe-and we're ready for more.

Our headquarters are in Walnut Creek, CA, with production facilities in Bakersfield and Tulare, CA; Fort Wayne, IN; and Laurel, MD. We're transforming how we work-investing in growth, elevating quality, and empowering teams to make fast, bold decisions. At DGIC, you'll be in the action, own your brands, and see the real-time impact of your ideas-all while enjoying plenty of ice cream along the way.

Why DGIC?

We're more than ice cream makers-we're makers of JOY . Our entrepreneurial culture moves fast, values fresh thinking, and rewards results. Here, your role won't be confined to a lane-you'll partner across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain for a true general management experience.

We don't just hire for roles- we grow future business leaders . If you're curious, driven, and ready to lead with both strategy and execution, this is your career accelerator.

Our Values in Action

  • Take Ownership - Lead with accountability and focus on what drives growth and impact.
  • Do What's Right - Operate with transparency, integrity, and respect.
  • Seek to Improve - Innovate relentlessly, embrace feedback, and learn from wins and losses.
  • Better Together - Build success through inclusion, collaboration, and shared goals.

These values are not just ideals-they're the behaviors we live by every day.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. This role reports directly to the Head of Legal and the role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture where safety, health, and environmental stewardship are core values. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture Building

  • Lead the development and execution of a transformational EHS&S strategy aligned with ESG goals and long-term business objectives.
  • Foster a culture of safety, health, and environmental sustainability through coaching, training, and cross-functional engagement.
  • Identify current and future EHS&S challenges and opportunities and develop holistic strategies to address them.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.) across air, water, waste, and hazardous materials.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including by way of example injury and illness prevention plans, hazard communication, emergency action plans, fall protection, LOTO, PPE programs, injury and illness reporting, and guarding, and associated training and disciplinary consequences for failure to comply.
  • Ensure site-specific Environmental Compliance Manuals and SOPs are maintained and implemented.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
  • Ensure that Preliminary Hazard Reviews (PHRs), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and risk assessments are conducted.
  • Oversee implementation of capital improvements to ensure the improvements meet environmental health and safety requirements, including permitting.
  • Training & Capability Development

  • Oversee the design and delivery of targeted training programs to build EHS&S capability across all levels of the organization.
  • Mentor and develop site-specific EHS&S employees to increase their overall knowledge of EHS&S.
  • Monitoring, Audits & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead internal and external audits, environmental testing, and monitoring programs.
  • Track findings, implement corrective actions, and report progress to senior leadership.
  • Leverage data analytics to evaluate performance against KPIs and identify trends and opportunities.
  • Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management

  • Lead the development and execution of crisis and emergency response plans.
  • Ensure effective injury case management and escalation of security risks as needed.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate EHS&S data and reporting in internal systems and during agency visits.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field (preferred).
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in EHS&S roles.
  • Experience working in a food manufacturing environment is required.
  • Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and state / local environmental regulations.
  • Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, OHST, NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) are highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.
  • The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $110,000 and $130,000 per year.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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