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World's Finest® Chocolate · 1 day ago

Sr. Manager Environmental, Health, and Safety

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

World’s Finest Chocolate is a company that has been supporting fundraising efforts since 1949, raising over $4.6 billion for various causes. They are seeking a Sr. Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety to lead the EHS and security strategy for their manufacturing facility and retail location, focusing on building sustainable systems and promoting a culture of safety and compliance.

Food Production

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Own the EHS roadmap while leading and coaching the EHS team, safety committee, and front-line leaders to develop a network of safety champions

Drive a Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) approach that emphasizes learning, prevention, and resilience

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, FSMA, Chicago, and state regulations

Lead programs covering LOTO, machine guarding, electrical safety, confined space, hot work, ergonomics, and environmental permits

Oversee incident investigations using root cause analysis; track corrective actions through completion and share learnings across the organization

Conduct site-wide risk and vulnerability assessments for confectionery manufacturing hazards, including combustible dust and ammonia refrigeration

Develop risk-based training programs tailored by role and risk; deliver impactful and engaging sessions for all employees

Promote active employee involvement through awareness campaigns, recognition programs, and continuous improvement events

Lead emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills, first aid teams, and business continuity coordination

Oversee third-party security services and manage access control, CCTV, and threat assessment processes at both the plant and retail site

Qualification

EHS program ownershipOSHA complianceEPA complianceEHS software proficiencyIncident investigationRisk assessmentProfessional certificationsFood manufacturing experienceSecurity technology managementBilingual EnglishSpanish