EHS Manager I

Bunge North America

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline
  • Minimum three years of EHS experience
  • Proven success in SIF prevention and HPE reduction
  • Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance
  • Experience in conducting audits and investigations
  • Ability to influence all levels of an organization
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Lead EHS program implementation and improvement
  • Provide technical guidance to leadership and employees
  • Coach and mentor staff on safety leadership
  • Deliver EHS training for all personnel
  • Support Human and Organizational Performance initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and company standards
  • Conduct inspections and audits for program effectiveness
  • Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
  • Collaborate on sustainability initiatives
  • Manage emergency response plans and security systems
  • Liaise with regulatory agencies on EHS matters
  • Support local safety committees and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Health and wellness plans
  • Retirement contributions
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
Full Job Description
City : Ste. AgatheState : Manitoba (CA-MB)Country : Canada (CA)Requisition Number : 47646

A Day in the Life:

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides leadership and technical expertise to support a strong safety-first culture within the plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving EHS programs that prevent serious injuries, fatalities, environmental incidents, and regulatory non-compliance while ensuring adherence to company standards and applicable legislation.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs, standards, and initiatives with a focus on preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) and High Potential Exposures (HPEs).
  • Provide technical EHS guidance and support to plant leadership and employees.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop employees to strengthen safety leadership and promote a safety-first culture.
  • Deliver and coordinate EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
  • Support the implementation of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles, training, and tools.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate EHS requirements, environmental permits, and local, provincial/state, and federal regulations.
  • Conduct audits, inspections, and observations to evaluate program effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Investigate injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, and non-compliance events, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Partner with corporate environmental teams to support sustainability initiatives and environmental performance improvements.
  • Manage fire protection, security systems, and insurance-related inspections and recommendations.
  • Maintain emergency response plans and coordinate responses to environmental incidents, fires, natural disasters, injuries, and other emergencies.
  • Support Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs where applicable.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders on EHS matters.
  • Lead and support local safety committees and collaborate with corporate EHS teams to drive continuous improvement.
  • Perform other duties as required.


Skills & Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of environmental, health, and safety experience.
  • Demonstrated success implementing EHS programs and driving improvements in Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention and High Potential Exposure (HPE) reduction.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental, occupational health and safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, inspections, and corrective action planning.
  • Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, presentation, and training skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment.


Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

We also strive to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the hiring process by contacting us at [redacted] or by phone at [redacted].

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