Ventura Foods · 7 hours ago
Environment, Health and Safety Manager
Albert Lea, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVentura Foods is focused on supporting and developing the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) functions of its operations. The EHS Manager will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, provide technical expertise, and lead initiatives for safety management systems across the company.
Food ProcessingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Jenn D.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with, and improvement of EHS programs that meet federal, state and local regulatory requirements including, but not limited to: chemical safety, confined space entry, electrical safety, contractor EHS management, industrial hygiene, LOTO, PPE, PSM, industrial and office ergonomics, storm water pollution prevention, hazardous waste management, air emissions management and wastewater treatment
Provide guidance and technical expertise on requirements of EHS regulations, keeping local management informed of legislative updates and the necessary actions. Develop and implement plans, programs, processes and documented procedures for incident-free operations and reduction of risk. Identify trends in incidents and near miss reports, ensure actions are completed to address root causes
Oversee and enhance application of incident investigation process and lessons learned. Maintain the site EHS management system to be current and accurate. Integration of OHSA's 18001 & ISO 14001 principles into site management system. Active member of the plant management team including active participation in committee meetings. Work with site leadership team to develop and maintain waste minimization efforts and spill prevention practices. Identify and/or conduct EHS-related training. Responsible for coaching/developing/managing/appraising EHS team members
Oversee and enhance behavior-based safety processes including promotion of concepts and teaching. Develops and assists in the implementation of security guidelines for VF and implements improvement plans that include customer and supplier interface. Provides technical and regulatory input to proposed capital projects and facilities expansions including property protection recommendations. Must be able to function across multiple business units upholding business alignment and maximizing integration as well as global strategies in the EHS goals, objectives, planning and execution
Responsible for assuring compliance with all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls
Qualification
Required
B.S. or B.A. (Engineering, Safety or Industrial Hygiene)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading and improving safety performance and regulatory compliance
Extensive knowledge and experience with EH&S Management systems and processes
Need skills with: process safety-PSM, EHS program and culture improvements, behavioral-based safety, training, waste minimization, EHS regulations and compliance
Need excellent verbal and written and presentation skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills a plus
Maintains strong leadership skills
Prepares and carefully reviews instructions, reports, etc., and ensures they have internal consistency; ensures that information can be understood by all who need to read it
Verbally conveys ideas, instructions and information so they are clearly understood by others in formal or informal face-to-face situations
Writes well-composed memos, reports and instructions, which clearly state the intended message in a manner that is professional, yet easy for others to understand
Understands PC operations such as operating systems, common spreadsheets, and word processing software
Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of others; includes tactfulness and a helping orientation. Must be a team player
Demonstrates a level of listening skill such that problems at sites are brought forward to be heard and possibly resolved
Analyzes and understands why problems occur; generates creative, yet practical solutions
Efficiently prepares various statistical and/or other reports in a way that is clear and legible
The ideal candidate will thrive on challenge, foster an environment of collaboration and learning, and possess an exceptional ability influence all level of audiences, both internal and external to VF
Must be a total self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, be able to multi-task and independently develop and drive solutions to complex problems
Preferred
Certification by American Board of Industrial Hygiene and/or Board of Certified Safety Professionals is desired
Company
Ventura Foods
Ventura Foods – a leading producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings. It is a sub-organization of CHS Hedging.
1001-5000 employees
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