EHS Manager
Listed on 2026-08-01
-
Management
Environmental Manager
A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.
Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.
We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.
A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting
Start Date:
7/24/26
On-site
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#175069 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States
Who We AreColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Role SummaryThe Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads the strategic development, execution, and continuous improvement of all environmental, health, and safety programs for the plant facility. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, this role sits on the local leadership team and oversees local EHS team members to ensure regulatory compliance and drive a culture of safety excellence. The EHS Manager plays a pivotal role in protecting employee welfare, supporting site sustainability goals, and safeguarding the surrounding community.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to champion site-wide safety transformation, minimize environmental impact, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.
Strategic & Operational Leadership: Direct local EHS team members and partner with plant leadership to establish, execute, and monitor the facility's strategic EHS Management Plan and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Regulatory & Compliance Management: Oversee full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT) and internal global standards, serving as the primary liaison for regulatory agency inspections and audits.
EHS Culture & Incident Response: Lead sitewide safety engagement initiatives, incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and emergency preparedness programs to foster a continuous safety culture.
Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives: Manage site waste streams, permitting, and industrial hygiene programs while driving continuous improvement and capital projects focused on energy, water, and waste reduction.
Safety Risk Mitigation & Training: Oversee high-hazard risk controls (e.g. Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Safe Work Permits) and ensure the execution and tracking of mandatory annual compliance training programs.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field.
7+ years of functional EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of direct supervisory experience managing EHS teams or functions.
Demonstrated expertise in OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory compliance management (air, water, waste, stormwater).
Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, or Industrial Hygiene.
Professional certification in Environmental or Safety practices (e.g., CSP, CIH).
Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or food safety/anti-bioterrorism regulatory environments.
Strong influence,…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).