Environmental Health and Safety Director

The Director of Environmental Health and Safety Director is responsible for directing and assisting in developing, implementing, maintaining and assuring safety programs and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. This role involves conducting safety audits, training employees, and ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental and safety regulations within the food industry.

This individual will have the unique opportunity to leverage their skills, technical expertise, and business acumen while working with a company that lives their culture every day - Miss Nothing, Question Everything and Innovate Daily. If you have a passion for developing and scoping value-driven services that lead to successful customer projects - then we are looking for you!

Chief Human Resource and Compliance Officer

• Develop and Implement Safety Programs
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  Create and oversee organizational safety programs that promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Conduct Safety Audits and Inspections
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  Regularly evaluate and/or assist the organization to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Training and Education
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  Provide guidance for safety training sessions for staff and employees and ensure they are aware of safety procedures and protocols.
• Food Safety Compliance
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  Knowledgeable of all local, state and federal food safety regulations, such as FDA and USDA standards and assisting FSQA to assurance that the standards and requirements are met.
• Contractor Safety
  : ensure that all outside contractors are trained to follow all regulations according to the organization’s guidelines with EHS and FSQA standards.
• Incident Investigation
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  Monitor the organization’s Investigation Workplace Accidents and Incidents Program to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Risk Assessments
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  Track and ensure the conducting of Risk Assessments and the implementing of preventative measures to mitigate potential hazards.
• Regulatory Compliance
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  Ensure that the company complies with all relevant local, state, and federal safety regulations and serve as a liaison with regulatory bodies during inspections and audits and ensure timely reporting of any non-compliance issues.
• Collaborate with Management
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  Work closely with senior leaders and plant managers to integrate safety and health considerations into business operations.
• Monitor Technological and Regulatory Changes
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  Stay updated on new safety technologies and changes in regulations to assess their impact on company operations.
• Environmental Monitoring
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  Overseeing environmental monitoring programs to ensure that the organization’s production environment meets safety standards.
• Emergency Response
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  Developing and managing emergency response plans for EHS OSHA and EPA incidents, including wastewater and waste management.

DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in an EHS role, with 5+ years in a leadership position
• Knowledgeable of FSQA regulations and standards
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM (preferred) in lieu of education
• Extensive knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance standards.
• Proven track record of successful EHS program development and implementation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with sustainability and environmental impact assessments.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in EHS management.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in EHS management software and data…