EHS Manager

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.  

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.  

The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family. 

This role is responsible for leading the EHS culture while ensuring the facility remains in compliance with applicable regulations and corporate standards. 

Job Responsibilities  

• Job manages a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage the team. 

• Job leads/supervises/manages 1-5 employees. 

• Leader of the facility EHS team who leads by living our corporate values. 

• Focuses on coaching all levels of employees to achieve a best-in-class EHS performance. 

• Key strategic partner and member for the facility leadership team on developing the leaders on EHS. 

• Ability to communicate complex EHS situations, regulations and metrics to all levels of employees. 

• Provides direction to all levels of personnel to ensure compliant execution of EHS programs throughout the facility.  

• Works closely with Corporate EHS Team on the development of programs and policies. 

• Research, develop, and implement approved policies and procedures that govern the management of occupational safety and environmental practices in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.  

• Develop strategies and identifies resources needed to deliver quality and cost effective EHS training to employees throughout the facility.  

• Provides expertise in all areas of EHS, understands their own limitations and knows when to ask Corporate EHS or external consulting for assistance.   

• Ability to communicate EHS metrics to a wide range of people from senior leadership to the newest hourly employee. 

• Ability to lead complex projects aimed at anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling EHS hazards. 

• Promote safety awareness throughout all facilities by using effect communication techniques and available resources. 

• Promotes an activity based EHS program that ensures accountability by focusing on communication, education, performance, and recognition.  

• Ability to translate their experience to improve regulatory compliance, risk reduction techniques, employee engagement, and behavior-based safety programs and risk/JSA (Job Safety Analysis) assessments with the intention of furthering and sustaining the EHS culture.  

• Follow up and manage on safety, workers compensation, liability or property claim investigations as related to root cause practices or behaviors and assist with identifying corrective actions.  

• Represent company during federal, state and local health and safety inspections for OSI facilities or provide direction and guidance to facility safety personnel during facility inspections by federal, state or local agencies.  

• Help coordinate and manage the standard work for hourly safety teams, assistants as applicable.    

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Experience & Skills  

• 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred. 

• Knowledge of governmental safety compliance regulations and their influence on manufacturing operations and policies is a plus. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both individually and in group settings, with individuals at all levels of the organization.  

• Ability to resolve problems regarding policies, procedures and safety programs.   

• Strong have interpersonal skills to influence participants and decision-makers. 

• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products. 

Education  

• BA/BS or equivalent is required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, or related disciplines or equivalent subject matter knowledge skills and/or abilities acquired through work is required. 

• ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, CSHP or other certification preferred, but not required. 

Work Environment  

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyors (may depend on the role). 

• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility. 

• This role requires 10% domestic travel. 

• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds 

• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring. 

• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours. 

• Work in the plant environment may be faced with extreme temperatures (cold/hot).