EHS Manager

As the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, you will be the cornerstone of our commitment to worker health, safety, and environmental stewardship. You will lead regulatory requirements in areas such as Worker Safety, Environmental, Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), Security, Waste/Wastewater Operations, and medical management. You will lead the implementation of EHS programs, communicate initiatives relating to Smithfield's Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and Environmental Management System (EMS), and provide direction regarding compliance, training, and EHS practices at all levels within the location. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.

Responsibilities

Oversee implementation and management of Environmental, Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and company standards; Conduct annual program reviews, maintain the Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS), and address audit findings promptly; Lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification efforts; Manage Process Safety and Risk Management Programs for ammonia refrigeration; Coordinate site security plans with management; Ensure effective healthcare and handling of incidents to reduce workers' compensation costs, absenteeism, and turnover; Review and monitor incident investigation reports, participate in claim reviews and mediations, and address EHS incident trends with actionable plans; Train production employees and management on OSHA, environmental regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and emergency response protocols; Ensure timely completion of employee exposure surveys and oversee environmental permit applications; Monitor and enforce compliance with safety programs and environmental permits and plans, and facilitate necessary corrections or re-training; Ensure training is conducted as required by regulatory and Smithfield EHS systems; Maintain compliance with Key Performance Indicators and communicate action plans to the team; Drive a positive employee experience through leadership, employee development and coaching

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the environmental, health and safety field and 5+ years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience; 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership; Ability to make strategic decisions in stressful situations, including leading emergency response efforts; Comfortable working long hours, weekends, and on-call status when required, including adjusting work schedule to cover evening/night shift training or troubleshoot concerns as determined by Plant Management; Occasional travel to collaborate with others; Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations including Process Safety Management requirements for ammonia refrigeration; Air, water, and waste permitting experience for an industrial plant setting; Thorough knowledge of workers' compensation processes and injury investigation requirements; Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English; Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from a diverse audience; Detail oriented; Self-motivated, result-oriented, focused on meeting deadlines; Demonstrated ability to work on a computer, including Windows-based database systems, Excel, word processing, Human Resource electronic systems, SAP (preferred), Internet software, and manufacturing software; Math skills to calculate efficiencies, percentage reductions, and air emissions on a rolling 12-month basis; Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Ability to work alternate shifts and some weekends

Nice to have

Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations including Process Safety Management requirements for ammonia refrigeration; Air, water, and waste permitting experience for an industrial plant setting; Thorough knowledge of workers' compensation processes and injury investigation requirements; Effective presentation skills; SAP experience (preferred)

Benefits

Relocation Package Available