Manager of EHS
Lead Safety. Influence Culture. Protect Our License to Operate.We are seeking a
strategic, hands-on EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives across our
North American operations. In this highly visible role, you'll translate our global SHE framework into practical, compliant, high-impact programs that strengthen our safety culture, ensure regulatory excellence, and proactively protect our
people, communities, and reputation.
If you are a collaborative influencer who understands complex manufacturing environments and thrives on building high-performing teams, this role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact at both
local and global levels.
What We Ask Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (Master's preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience within manufacturing
(Dairy, Food, Ingredients, or Pharma strongly preferred)
Technical Expertise - Deep working knowledge of:
- OSHA regulations and compliance
- GMP environments
- Filtration, drying, and evaporating unit operations
- Wastewater and environmental compliance
- Clean Air Act requirements
- Chemicals and solid waste management
- Proven experience leading regulatory inspections and working with external agencies
Technical Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
Core Competencies - Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
- Influential communicator who builds trust and alignment quickly
- Proactive, solution-oriented problem solver
- Data-driven and digitally savvy
- Comfortable leading across multiple manufacturing sites
- Engaging people leader who fosters accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
What We Offer - Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Global exposure within a multinational organization
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- A platform to influence culture and make a measurable, lasting impact
Vacancy Description Your Impact As the
North American EHS Leader, you will be responsible for:
- Translating global EHS strategy into actionable, U.S.-compliant programs
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across FL, NJ, NY, and WI
- Protecting our License to Operate across manufacturing and office locations
- Driving continuous improvement in safety, health, and environmental performance
- Leading regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance responses
- Developing annual goals, budgets, and performance targets
- Coaching leaders and frontline teams on risk mitigation and regulatory expectations
- Embedding a safety culture grounded in our "I AM SAFE" philosophy
This role requires balancing global standards with local regulatory complexity - and influencing stakeholders across multiple sites and functions.
What You'll Lead - Site-wide hazard identification and risk mitigation programs
- OSHA compliance, injury reporting, workers' compensation, and return-to-work programs
- Environmental compliance, including wastewater, air emissions (Clean Air Act), chemicals, and solid waste
- GMP-aligned safety programs within food and ingredient manufacturing
- EHS Committee leadership and training governance
- Regulatory inspections, notices of violation, and external agency coordination
- Data-driven reporting to senior leadership on trends, risks, and improvement initiatives
- Coaching and development of local EHS and operational resources
You will also play a critical role in translating complex regulatory requirements into
practical, understandable actions that resonate at every level of the organization.
