EHS Manager

somafina

Nutraceutical Manufacturing

Environmental, Health & Safety
• Full-Time

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

Somafina is a growing co-manufacturer of vitamins and supplements in Utah, and business is thriving as we attract larger, more established customers. It's a fast-paced environment with real momentum — which means real opportunities for growth. If you're ready to take on more and grow with us, we'd love to have you on the team.

The EHS Manager owns the EHS function across Somafina's manufacturing, packaging, and laboratory operations, leading the development, implementation, and enforcement of safety protocols facility-wide. This role carries full accountability for OSHA, FDA, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance, directs incident and workers' compensation case management, and builds a proactive safety culture through daily facility walks, training programs, and cross-departmental leadership.

This is a management-level role responsible for setting EHS strategy and priorities, managing safety programs and any assigned staff, and serving as the primary point of accountability for safety performance to senior leadership.

• Conducts routine safety inspections of production, packaging, and laboratory areas to identify hazards and ensure GMP and OSHA compliance.
• Develops and maintains safety policies tailored to nutraceutical/manufacturing environments, including sanitation, allergen control, and chemical handling.
• Monitors air quality, exposure levels, and noise in compliance with industrial hygiene standards.
• Ensures proper storage, labeling, and handling of raw materials, supplements, and cleaning chemicals; maintains SDS records and chemical inventory.
• Leads daily Gemba/safety walks of facilities, partnering with leadership to reinforce behavioral safety culture (e.g., STOP program) and observe conditions firsthand.

• Leads accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Maintains incident report and near-miss databases; ensures timely activation of CAPA plans.
• Prepares and submits required OSHA reporting, including OSHA 300 logs, and maintains all associated documentation.
• Creates and maintains weekly safety reporting for management and prepares documentation for audits, regulatory inspections (FDA, OSHA), and third-party certifications.

• Manages workers' compensation claims from filing through resolution, including direct contact with injured employees and coordination with claims adjustors.
• Develops, activates, and manages individualized return-to-work plans, adapting accommodations to employee needs.
• Ensures all return-to-work and leave processes comply with ADA, FLSA, and FMLA regulations.
• Maintains ongoing communication with workers' compensation carriers and adjustors throughout the claim lifecycle.

• Delivers and oversees training on GMP compliance, PPE usage, chemical safety, emergency response, required OSHA training, and SOP training.
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance, Production, Human Resources, and Maintenance leadership to proactively address safety concerns and align EHS priorities across departments.

• Sets the strategic direction and annual priorities for Somafina's EHS program, in alignment with company leadership.
• Recruits, trains, and manages any EHS staff or coordinators, providing coaching and performance oversight.
• Owns the EHS budget, including safety equipment,…