SummaryThe EHS Manager - Live Operations is responsible for implementing and leading environmental, health, safety and security efforts across feed mill and hatchery operations. Reporting to the Director of EHS - Live Operations, this role serves as a key partner and technical expert partnering with operations leadership to deliver operational results through impactful environmental, safety, health, and security solutions.
This position is highly visible and hands-on, driving risk reduction, supporting regulatory compliance, by maintaining a world-class culture through continuously improving safety & environmental processes across industrial and biologically sensitive environments.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Execute company-wide EHS&S policies, programs, and initiatives across assigned feed mills and hatcheries.
- Partner with plant managers, hatchery managers, and maintenance teams to integrate safety and environmental compliance into daily operations.
- Provide technical expertise on NFPA 660, combustible dust hazards, and hazard mitigation strategies.
- Support cross-functional teams to ensure safe operational processes and capital and engineering projects.
- Collaborate with functional experts in vehicle safety, corporate security, environmental, process safety management, and related areas to align facility objectives.
- Interpret OSHA, NFPA, DHS, DOT, and other applicable regulations to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
- Support and enforce safety programs.
- Address combustible dust hazards and housekeeping requirements in alignment with NFPA standards.
- Support confined space entry programs including bins, silos, tunnels, and pits.
- Support lockout and tagout programs.
- Ensure machine guarding and automation safety controls are maintained.
- Promote work at heights safety and fall protection measures.
- Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses for mill operations.
- Implement safety programs for hatchery operations.
- Support safe chemical handling practices including formaldehyde, sanitizers, and disinfectants.
- Address ergonomic risks and repetitive motion hazards.
- Support machine safety and automation safeguards.
- Identify and mitigate wet environment and slip or trip hazards.
- Ensure alignment of EHS&S practices with biosecurity and animal welfare requirements.
- Monitor compliance with personal protective equipment and hygiene protocols.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
- Maintain required documentation, permits, and reporting for environmental and safety programs.
- Support regulatory inspections and internal and external audits.
- Assist with environmental compliance efforts.
- Support air quality and dust control initiatives.
- Support wastewater and stormwater management programs.
- Support solid waste and by-product handling.
- Support chemical storage and spill prevention programs.
- Participate in environmental monitoring and reporting activities.
- Lead or support investigations of injuries and near-misses.
- Lead or support investigations of environmental incidents and notices of violation.
- Lead or support investigations of property damage, security incidents, and process safety events.
- Perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
- Track and trend incident data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Deliver EHS training programs for operators, maintenance teams, and supervisors.
- Deliver EHS training programs for hatchery personnel.
- Deliver EHS training programs for contractors and temporary labor.
- Reinforce safety expectations through daily interactions, audits, and coaching.
- Support multilingual training efforts.
- Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and safety and environmental observations.
- Coordinate and support third-party assessments, audits, and inspections including insurance carriers, fire departments, and regulatory agencies.
- Evaluate compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provide feedback and follow-up on corrective actions.
- Support contractor safety programs.
- Ensure proper onboarding and training.
- Ensure compliance with site safety rules and biosecurity standards.
- Monitor contractor activities during high-risk work.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate records of training completion.
- Maintain accurate records of inspection and audit results.
- Provide updates to EHS leadership and site leadership.
- Escalate significant risks or compliance concerns.
Minimum Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in safety, science, technical, business, agriculture, or related field.
- 5+ years of EHS experience.
- Experience in feed mills, grain handling, industrial manufacturing, food processing, or hatchery or agricultural operations.
- Knowledge of OSHA general industry standards.
- Knowledge of combustible dust hazards and NFPA 660.
- Knowledge of confined space programs and control of hazardous energy programs.
Preferred Education and Experience- Experience supporting multi-site or field-based operations.
- CSP, ASP, or progress toward certification.
- OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Environmental compliance training or credentials.
- Bilingual ability including Spanish fluency.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors- Travel between feed mills and hatcheries within the assigned region.
- Work in industrial environments with exposure to dust, noise, and moving machinery.
- Work in environments with exposure to chemicals and wet conditions.
- Work in environments with exposure to temperature extremes.
- Provide occasional after-hours or weekend support.
