Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, French Market Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Tiger Sauce, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in food service and retail locations around the country.

Job Details:

Job Location:

Elmwood Office RFC - New Orleans, LA, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Job Category:
Management

• Lead all aspects of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across the company's manufacturing and distribution facilities, including Knoxville, TN;
  New Orleans, LA; LA and Malden, MA (travel required).
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable standards.
• Partner closely with Plant Managers and site leadership to cultivate a strong safety culture and environmental compliance mindset throughout the organization.
• Monitor and evaluate EHS performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend proactive solutions to reduce workplace injuries, environmental impacts, and business risks.
• Conduct facility audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning for workplace injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, and regulatory concerns.
• Manage workers' compensation, injury management, and return-to-work programs in partnership with Human Resources.
• Serve as the primary company contact for regulatory agencies, inspections, environmental permits, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Oversee environmental programs related to waste management, air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous materials, and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage EHS systems, records, training platforms, and third-party vendors supporting safety and environmental programs.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers to ensure compliance and promote safe work practices.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, process changes, and facility improvements by evaluating EHS risks and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing incidents, improving compliance, and strengthening the overall employee safety experience.
• Participate in leadership meetings and provide regular updates on EHS performance, compliance status, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
• Company-Paid Disability
• Company-Paid Life Insurance equal to 1.5x annual compensation
• And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well-being

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Food and beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Multi-sit…