Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world‑class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family‑founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well‑positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue‑chip international brands and mid‑sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

We are looking for a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety Manager to join our team and help us build our safety culture and optimize our safety standards. We are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all our employees. You will take ownership of ensuring we meet and exceed the highest standards for our industry. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all health and safety programs at our manufacturing plant.

You will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and continuously seek ways to improve our safety protocols.

This is an onsite position based in our plant in Lebanon, Indiana.

Exposure and influence. You will play a key role in maintaining our position as a leading manufacturer of complex food ingredients and products for globally recognized brands. At Skjodt-Barrett Foods, we value the drive to bring your ideas to life and the resilience to be accountable for your actions. You will create and implement standards, processes, and training; build internal and external relationships;

and ensure employee engagement - across both sites.

Impact. You will be a vital part of our “One Plant” initiative, which aligns the operations of our plants in Indiana and Ontario. You will have the opportunity to put your mark on health and safety, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Career development. You will work with a team that prioritizes an innovative and collaborative environment, valuing diversity of thought and engaging in healthy debates to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions. Whether you want to increase your influence and accountabilities in this role or move up to another area of plant operations, you will be supported in your professional growth.

• Share knowledge. You will champion a culture of health and safety. You will provide training and guidance to employees on safety standards and practices. You will perform safety orientations for all employees, contractors, and visitors. In addition, you will coordinate emergency response plans and drills.
• Develop processes and policies. You will maintain and update Health and Safety policies, programs, and reports as needed. You will identify gaps in the process and introduce solutions, gaining traction through education. You will collaborate with management to create safety improvement plans.
• Be an expert. You will provide technical expertise in specialized health, safety and environmental areas such as industrial hygiene, emergency preparedness and response, incident investigation, pollution prevention and control, waste management, and chemical management.
• Ensure compliance. You will support the Plant Managers and Leadership, ensuring that all applicable EHS legislation, codes and standards are satisfied. You will conduct safety and environmental audits and inspections and maintain records.
• Respond to Incidents. You will routinely monitor production to promote safe working conditions and maintain and update Safety Data Sheets and related material. You will investigate and report all accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Continuous learning. You will pursue the most up‑to‑date health and safety information, processes, and practices to stay at the top of the industry standards and regulations.
• Lead change management. You will implement change management…