We are seeking a dynamic Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) professional capable of driving workplace transformation, building high-performing teams, and sustaining exceptional safety results. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategic EHSS initiatives, establishing a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Employee Type:Full time
Location:MO Lee's Summit
Job Type:Environmental Health & Safety
Job Posting Title:Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Job Description:Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday working 1st shift, with flexibility to support all hours of operation including 2 night shifts a month.
Work Location: 200 NW. Victoria Drive Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.
Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $93k -$138k annually with additional bonus potential
Position Responsibilities: - Provide strategic direction and oversight on environmental, occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, occupational medical, and security issues, aligned with Corporate EHSS & Risk Management.
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, state, and local regulations and internal standards, driving continual improvement towards an incident-free environment.
- Support safety-related regulatory compliance, updating and implementing company and divisional safety policies/standards.
- Lead cross-functional teams to address EHS and security issues, advise site leadership on strategies, and implement mitigation plans.
- Oversee incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified, and trends are analyzed for prevention.
- Manage site regulatory reporting, monitor metrics, and implement programs to address undesirable trends.
- Act as the EHS liaison for applicable regulatory agencies and internal functions such as Engineering and Maintenance.
- Participate in EHS & Risk Management networks and represent the site in developing and implementing consistent practices organization-wide.
- Support worker's compensation loss control programs and ensure injured employees receive timely medical care by accompanying them to Medical Provider Visits.
- Oversee the plant's safety, EHS audits (internal and external), and program revisions.
- Participate in safety orientations for employees, plant hearing conservation program, annual audiometric testing, and Lead Round Table review calls with EHS Leaders
- Maintain industrial hygiene monitoring, Lockout-Tagout instructions, and the Plant SDS Program.
- Log audits, task completions, and injury records using EHS data management software.
- Coordinate the Plant Safety Committee and participate in divisional safety meetings.
- Maintain oversight across multiple shifts to ensure visibility and engagement.
- Travel 10-15% for EHSS conferences and project work at other Winland Foods locations.
- Updating and maintaining PPE Records.
- Become First Responder Certified every 2 years.
Qualifications and Requirements:- Education: Bachelor's degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Technical discipline required; Master's preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Certifications: Preferred certifications include CSP, OHST, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or REM.
Skills and Abilities:- Expertise in OSHA/EPA regulations and behavior-based safety principles.
- Strategic planning and risk assessment capabilities with familiarity with production processes, equipment, and systems commonly found in manufacturing environments.
- Leadership and business acumen with strong facilitation, team-building, and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with Environmental Management Information Systems and related software.
- Proficiency in working with mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical inference, and the fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
