Ocean Spray Cranberries

Sr. Manager, Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S)

Ocean Spray Cranberries$147K — $202K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of EHS regulations in manufacturing and corporate settings
  • Knowledge of U.S., Chilean, and Canadian regulatory requirements
  • Expertise in EHS management systems and compliance frameworks
  • Proven leadership and team development abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across all levels
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • High sense of ownership and accountability
  • Strategic and tactical operational capability

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of EHS policies and procedures
  • Manage the Ocean Spray EHS Network and set performance expectations
  • Chair the Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Council for performance reviews
  • Guide plant EHS personnel in applying corporate policies and compliance standards
  • Oversee environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities
  • Plan and lead EHS compliance audits to identify and remediate gaps
  • Manage physical security programs, including workplace violence and theft prevention

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness insurance from day one
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company matching
  • Short-term performance bonuses
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Generous vacation and holiday pay policies
  • Career development and educational assistance programs
  • Tuition assistance and access to LinkedIn Learning resources
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance support
  • Up to $300 reimbursement for fitness and massage
  • Employee appreciation events and discounts
Full Job Description

Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote. 

In this role, the Sr. Manager, Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) is responsible for leading and ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and security standards across Ocean Spray operations in 19 locations. This role develops and implements company-wide EHS policies, leveraging industry expertise, best practices, and functional knowledge to establish comprehensive, compliant, and effective standards.

This leader oversees the EHS network, drives regulatory compliance across U.S., Chile and Canada operations, and ensures safe, secure, and environmentally sound practices. The role requires strong hands-on leadership and a high sense of urgency, serving as both a strategic leader and operational partner to plant teams.

A Day in the Life...

EHS Strategy, Leadership & Governance

  • Develop, manage, and implement company-wide EHS&S policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
  • Act as the leader of the Ocean Spray EHS Network, setting expectations, measuring performance, and leading engagement through audits, meetings, and initiatives
  • Chair the Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Council, collaborating with senior leadership to review performance and drive improvements
  • Provide direction, coaching, and oversight to plant EHS personnel to ensure consistent application of corporate policies and compliance standards
  • Serve as the primary escalation point and technical authority for EHS matters across all facilities

Environmental Compliance

  • Oversee environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, local, and provincial regulations
  • Lead the preparation, submission, and renewal of environmental permits (air, water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and related areas)
  • Ensure all required EHS permits are current, accurate, and maintained for operational compliance
  • Maintain and update environmental prevention and management plans (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, Wastewater O&M)

Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Management

  • Plan and lead EHS compliance audits across all facilities, ensuring timely identification and remediation of gaps
  • Collaborate directly with regulatory agencies as the primary company representative for environmental compliance matters
  • Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory requirements and ensure proactive company alignment
  • Provide 24/7 guidance and decision-making support to plant leadership for incident response, including spills/releases

Physical Security & Risk Management

  • Lead company-wide physical security programs, including risk assessments, workplace violence prevention, theft, and fraud mitigation
  • Monitor worldwide events, and mitigate/manage associated risk to travelling team members
  • Conduct security audits and ensure implementation of preventive and corrective measures
  • Actively help manage in-the-moment physical security risks (e.g., threats of physical violence)

Operational Support & Hands-On Leadership

  • Provide direct, hands-on support to facilities as a “doer/technical expert/on-site coach,” not solely an advisory resource
  • Partner closely with plant leadership to implement solutions and ensure practical, effective compliance execution

Ownership & Accountability

  • Own and be directly accountable for the effectiveness of the EHS&S program across the organization
  • Drive a culture of urgency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement to address risks and compliance gaps
  • Ensure timely mobilization of resources to mitigate risks and maintain safe, compliant operations

What We Are Looking For:

Required

  • Deep understanding of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) regulations in manufacturing and corporate environments
  • Knowledge of U.S. Chilean, and Canadian federal, state/provincial, and local regulatory requirements
  • Knowledge of EHS management systems, policies, and compliance frameworks
  • Proven leadership and team development skills
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across all organizational levels
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities
  • High sense of ownership and accountability
  • Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

  • Experience in food, beverage, or manufacturing environments
  • Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), particularly ammonia systems
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Physical Requirements

  • Requires the ability to occasionally stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Requires the ability to drive in a car for long distances or extended periods of time.
  • Requires the ability to travel by plane on a frequent basis.
  • Must be able to occasionally climb ladders and traverse catwalks.
  • Occasionally assume awkward positions in the course of working include but not limited to reaching overhead, twisting, bending over, and/or working from a laying position.

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 7 Years of Experience

Annual Salary:

$147,200 - $202,400

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range.  We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer.  These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations.  Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

  • Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

    • Health, Dental and Vision insurance

    • Health savings account

    • Flexible spending account

    • Life and accident insurance

    • Employee assistance program

    • Telehealth services

    • 1:1 health coaching

    • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life

  • 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end

  • Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

  • Flexible scheduling options

  • Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)

  • Holiday pay for 12 holidays

  • Career development and growth opportunities

  • Tuition/Education assistance programs

  • Access to LinkedIn Learning

  • Scholarship programs for children of employees

  • Parental leave

  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

  • Adoption assistance

  • Bereavement leave

  • Up to $300 fitness reimbursement

  • Up to $300 massage reimbursement

  • Employee appreciation events

  • Employee discounts

  • Charitable giving

About Ocean Spray Cranberries

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a food and beverage company that produces and markets cranberry and grapefruit products. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Lakeville-Middleboro, Massachusetts. Ocean Spray's products include cranberry juice, dried cranberries, and cranberry sauce. The company is owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers in the United States and Canada. Ocean Spray has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Washington. The company's products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world.
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1930

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