Senior Regional EHS Manager

Regional Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Smithfield is a sustainably feeding company that produces good food the right way, respecting people, animals, communities, and the planet. We offer challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow and make a real impact.

• Program Implementation and Management: Assist facility EHS teams to maintain a safe working environment and ensure the uniform application of environmental, health, and safety programs. Review and revise SOPs, control plans, and Smithfield‑established programs and policies.
• Environmental Management and Efficiency Initiatives: Conduct water, energy, waste, and food‑loss & waste management reviews; develop project scope documentation and project completion documentation; prepare report submissions.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure safety compliance with federal regulations and corporate requirements such as Smithfield’s Injury Prevention System (SIPS), PSM, and the EMS; submit all required permits in a timely manner.
• Incident Reporting and Response: Report any incidents to the EHS Operations Director, including regulatory visits, inquiries, fires, significant property damage, chemical spills/releases, EMS visits, and threats.
• Risk Assessment and Audits: Lead corporate audit teams; evaluate risk and implement related programs for worker safety and environmental stewardship; prepare facilities for internal and external audits and close out open audit findings.
• Claims Management: Assist with managing claim costs and participate in case‑management reviews.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  Ensure all required training is implemented and up to date; participate in corporate training as appropriate.
• Leadership: Drive a positive employee experience through development and coaching.

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental, health, and safety or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
• Ability to make strategic decisions while in stressful situations, including leading emergency response efforts.
• Energized by collaboration and willing to travel to other locations up to 75% of the time.

• Excellent knowledge of OSHA regulations and workers’ compensation processes.
• Multilingual skills preferred; ability to conduct investigations, counseling, training, and mentoring in non‑English languages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from a diverse audience.
• Detail oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Mobility: Frequent bending, lifting, and carrying materials up to 50 pounds (occasionally 70 pounds).
• Standing: Stand for up to eight hours each day, especially during site visits or meetings.
• Weather Conditions: Work may occur in various weather conditions, including exposure to outdoor elements.
• Terrain: Visits to project sites may involve uneven terrain; mobility and adaptability are essential.

Relocation package available:
Yes

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law.

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