EHS Manager in Food Manufacturing

About Us

Lee Kum Kee USA is a leading manufacturer of Asian sauces and condiments. Our products are made with the highest quality ingredients and are designed to add flavor and excitement to any meal.

Our Team

We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and quality products. We believe in the importance of teamwork and collaboration and strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment.

Job Description

We are seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Manager to join our team at Lee Kum Kee USA. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing occupational health and safety programs, policies, and procedures for the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Develop and implement occupational health and safety programs, policies, and procedures for the company.
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• Serve as facility representative to regulatory agencies.
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• Administer OSHA logs, documents, inspections, and audit records.
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• Maintain the Illness, Injury, and Prevention Program (IIPP).
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• Maintain hazardous waste and universal waste programs related records, MSDS, manifests, and associated files.
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• Develop, secure, or provide safety orientation and training (safety, accident prevention, investigation).
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• Provide safety orientation for new hires (employees, leased workers, temporary staff).
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• Develop and conduct effective EH&S training for production, warehouse, laboratory, and office environments (includes all levels of employees).
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• Conduct monthly safety training in necessary or required topics.
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• Review and update training modules to ensure regulatory compliance.
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• Certify equipment operators on forklifts, aerial lift platforms, fall protection, confined spaces.
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• Conduct audits, inspections, investigations, studies, and report appropriately to the relevant function heads and managers.
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• Conduct EH&S audits and implement appropriate changes to correct or comply with regulations, standards, and company policy.
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• Perform daily safety inspections and audits of the facilities and staff: exit doors, fire extinguishers, building lights, first aid stations, PPE, job assessments, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards.
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• Conduct investigation (RCA) for injuries, accidents, and near hits to develop strategies to eliminate root cause or to minimize hazards.
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• Coordinate industrial hygiene studies as needed (hearing test, noise, gas monitoring).
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• Coordinate Lab Safety, Locker inspection, Parking lot inspection, and Food Defense programs and plant security.
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• Communicate on internal and external EH&S changes, trends, and best practices to reduce risks and improve safety.
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• Track safety performance at the facilities and report regularly (monthly safety meetings).
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• Use established channels (e.g., databases, journals, etc.) to monitor changes in the regulatory environment (e.g., OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.) as related to EH&S and food manufacturing.
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• Provide recommendations and support for changes to internal policies and procedures necessitated by new regulations or our internal safety performance.
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• Provide technical advice, guidance, and coaching to employees on safety initiatives and changes.
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Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

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• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, or equivalent is required.
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• 7 years of hands-on EHS management experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the food manufacturing industry).
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• Strong working knowledge of Cal-OSHA and Federal OSHA regulations is required.
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• Proven successful records in driving safety vision change and culture shift modeling.
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• Safety certification is a plus e.g., Certified Safety Professionals (CSP).
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• Strong administrative, recordkeeping, regulatory information, and follow-up skills are required.
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• Ability to work evening shifts and weekends as needed.
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• Ability to understand, promote, support, and drive for safety vision change and culture shift modeling.
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• Ability to interpret and be the main point of contact for OSHA and other federal/state regulation-related responsibilities.
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• Ability to lead and/or facilitate team meetings such as Safety Committee meetings.
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• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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• Must have a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
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• Good multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills.
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• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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• Knowledge of warehouse and manufacturing equipment operation.
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• Ability to maintain high proficiency while working in a non-climate-controlled environment.
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• Must have a valid driver's license to perform essential functions.
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• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, to employees, leaders, and Headquarters in Hong Kong.
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• Bilingual in English & Chinese or English & Spanish is highly preferred.
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• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to perform daily functions.
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About You

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Occupational Health and Safety Manager to join our team at Lee Kum Kee USA. If you have a passion for safety and a strong background in EHS management, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

At Lee Kum Kee USA, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. We also offer opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Contact Information

Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply for this position. We look forward to hearing from you!