10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Environmental, Health and Safety management.
CSP certification preferred but not required.
Bachelor's Degree in EHS or related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
Conduct and oversee safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
Maintain incident reports and safety documentation.
Investigate workplace incidents and prepare necessary reports.
Develop and track safety training programs and KPIs.
Oversee environmental compliance with EPA regulations and reporting.
Lead sustainability initiatives and foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage from day one.
Life insurance and short/long-term disability benefits.
Family leave options available.
Matched 401(k) plan to support retirement planning.
Full Job Description
You will report to the Director of Operations
The Opportunity
JBT Marel is looking for an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager in US - Sabetha, KS. The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager responsible for overseeing all site-level programs related to environmental, safety and health compliance. This role manages daily EHS operations while ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, insurance, and corporate requirements. The EHS Manager leads the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, training, permitting, and record keeping to maintain a safe and compliant workplace. The role drives key EHS initiatives for the business unit, aligning efforts with company objectives and supporting ongoing performance improvements. EHS manager is required to maintain regulatory compliance and our right to operate
Key Responsibilities:
Safety Management
You will ensure site compliance with all company policies and federal/state OSHA requirements
You will conduct and oversee safety inspections, audits, job safety analyses (JSAs) and hazard assessments
Review and maintain incident reports, inspection findings, OSHA logs and other safety documentation
Investigate injuries, near misses, property damage and liability incidents; prepare required reports and support insurance or legal reviews as needed
Develop, deliver, and track safety training programs
Maintain and monitor safety-related KPIs; provide visibility to the site and lead initiatives to improve performance
Ensure project safety reviews are completed for all site capital projects and support compliance planning for new initiatives
Oversee safety-related documentation such as SDS files and ensure proper distribution and accessibility
Lead emergency response planning, drills and employee preparedness activities
Manage EHS requirements for contractors and customers, including pre-work evaluations undefined Environmental Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and company standards including EPA, permitting, reporting and record-keeping requirements
Manage environmental training programs and ensure completion by required personnel
Maintain corporate sustainability and environmental metrics
Support ongoing implementation of updated environmental and global regulatory standards
Partner with corporate teams and support environmental audits
Partner with site management to build a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and security awareness
Lead EHS initiatives for the business unit, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including operations, field services, corporate staff and regulatory bodies to drive corrective and preventive actions
Lead sustainability initiatives and support customer-driven environmental or safety requirements undefined
Travel & Location
You will work onsite in Sabetha, KS and travel up to 10% of the time.
Qualifications
5 plus years of progressive leadership experience in Environmental, Health and Safety management.
CSP certification is a great to have
Bachelor's Degree in EHS or technical fields, or equivalent experience in industry.
Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.
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About JBT Food Tech
JBT FoodTech is a subsidiary of JBT Corporation, a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry. JBT FoodTech designs, manufactures, and services technologically sophisticated food processing systems for the preparation of meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, fruit, vegetable, and bakery products. The company's equipment is used in the production of frozen food products, canned foods, and ready-to-eat meals. JBT FoodTech operates in more than 25 countries and has a customer base that includes multinational food processing companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, and government agencies. The company was founded in 1884 as the John Bean Spray Pump Company and is headquartered in Lombard, Illinois.
