Smithfield Foods

Senior Regional EHS Manager

Smithfield Foods$90K — $120K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of team management or project leadership experience
  • Strategic decision-making skills in high-pressure situations
  • Willingness to travel 75% of the time for collaboration on initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Assist EHS teams in maintaining a safe working environment and implementing corporate safety programs
  • Conduct environmental management reviews and develop project documentation
  • Ensure compliance with federal and corporate environmental regulations
  • Report incidents and regulatory inquiries to EHS Operations Director
  • Lead corporate audits and implement safety and stewardship programs
  • Manage claim costs and participate in case management reviews
  • Assure timely training implementation and participation in corporate training

Benefits

  • Relocation package available
  • Employee development and coaching opportunities
  • Dynamic role with potential for significant impact
  • Collaboration across multiple facilities
  • Exposure to diverse regulatory environments
Full Job Description
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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

Get ready for an exhilarating opportunity! As the Regional Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, you'll be at the forefront of planning and executing cutting-edge safety and environmental programs to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations. You'll collaborate with site EHS and Process Safety Management (PSM) staff, and other key members of management at various facilities. This dynamic role promises excitement and opportunity for impact!

This role will support and verify the management systems including ISO, PSM, EMS, SIPS and utilize internal metrics to identify trends, identify opportunities or improvement, assist in action planning, development of team members and communicate with facility level and corporate on performance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
  • Program Implementation and Management: You will assist facility EHS teams to maintain a safe working environment and ensure the uniform application of environmental, health, and safety programs. You will ensure effective implementation of corporate programs and act as a resource to review and revise SOPs, control plans, and Smithfield established programs and policies.
  • Environmental Management and Efficiency Initiatives: you will assist facilities in conducting water, energy, waste and food loss and waste management reviews, develop project scope documentation, project management and project completion documentation, and report submissions.
  • Compliance and Regulations: You are accountable for ensuring safety compliance with federal regulations and corporate requirements such as Smithfield's Injury Prevention System (SIPS), PSM, and the EMS as well as ensuring all required permits are submitted in a timely manner.
  • Incident Reporting and Response: You are responsible for reporting any incidents to the EHS Operations Director including regulatory visits and inquiries, fire, significant damage to property, chemical spills and releases, EMS visits, and threats.
  • Risk Assessment and Audits: You are responsible for leading corporate audit teams assisting in the evaluation of risk and implementation of related programs to workers safety and environmental stewardship through site audits and evaluations. You will ensure facilities are prepared for internal and external audits and assist with closing out open audit findings.
  • Claims Management: You will assist with managing claim costs and participate in case management reviews.
  • Training and Education: You will be responsible for assuring all required training is implemented and up to date and will participate in corporate training as appropriate.
  • Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.


WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, health and safety or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
  • Ability to make strategic decisions while in stressful situations including leading emergency response efforts.
  • Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations 75% of the time depending on the initiative being executed.


OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
  • Excellent knowledge of OSHA regulations, and workers' compensation processes.
  • Bilingual skills preferred but not required: speak, read, write, address groups, individuals, conduct investigations, counseling, training, mentoring using language other than English - as applicable to the Business Unit.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.
  • Effective presentation skills and ability to responds to questions from a diverse audience.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Mobility: Some positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds. In more physically demanding roles, this weight may go up to 70 pounds.
  • Standing: You may need to stand for up to eight hours each day, especially during site visits or meetings.
  • Weather Conditions: Depending on the job context, you might work in various weather conditions, including exposure to outdoor elements.
  • Terrain: If you visit project sites, you may encounter uneven terrain, so mobility and adaptability are essential.
Relocation Package AvailableYes

About Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods is a meat processing company that produces and markets a variety of fresh and packaged meats. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia. Smithfield Foods operates in the United States and internationally, and its products are sold under a number of well-known brands. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Smithfield Foods is a subsidiary of WH Group, a Chinese meat processing company.
Learn more about Smithfield Foods
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1936

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