What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager position at Country Pure Foods?
Who is Country Pure Foods?
Country Pure Foods is a premier manufacturer of beverages including 100% juices, juice drink, lemonades, and plant-based beverages. From the most advanced equipment to the freshest, most delicious ingredients, we take pride in every beverage pack. Country Pure Foods goes above and beyond the standard food safety practices by participating in the highest level of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. The SQF certification program is a rigorous series of standards and best practices recognized by The Global Food Safety Initiative to ensure companies deliver both safe and quality products.
Why Work at Country Pure Foods?
Country Pure Foods offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees:
- Competitive Pay
- Optional Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees and Dependents
- Company Paid Short and Long-term Disability
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous PTO Policy
Job Summary:
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager position will provide EHS leadership to the site operations to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. This position will be responsible for coordinating, creating and managing all EHS programs, policies and procedures and training needed to be compliant while working closely with all departments within Country Pure Foods.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in implementing and managing EHS policies, programs, and practices at the site
- Investigates environmental, health, and safety incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and manage implementation of corrective actions
- Oversee the review, maintenance and ongoing compliance of PSM program
- Responsible for all environmental reporting requirements, renewals and any changes related to operational modifications
- Provides and interacts with all departments on EHS regulations in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations
- Foster a positive safety culture through professional and proactive interactions with employees and maintaining a strong floor presence
- Conduct individual and group training on EHS related topics
- Responds to on-site emergencies and incidents
- Act as primary contact for regulatory inspections and maintain necessary permits and documentation
- Conduct routine audits/assessments to monitor the effectiveness of current programs, make recommendations and driving improvements to EHS programs
- Lead employee engagement efforts including oversight of the EHS committee and the internal EHS audits/inspections
- Assist with workers compensation management and the return-to-work program
- Ensure awareness of EHS regulatory changes and implements necessary changes for continual compliance
- Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
