Division Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Division Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Are you a seasoned Environmental, Health and Safety professional ready to take on a leadership role? We are seeking a Division Environmental Health and Safety ("EHS") Manager to spearhead company EHS initiatives, drive compliance, and foster a culture of safety excellence across our organization. Join us in ensuring the well‑being of our team members – apply now to lead our division toward a safety future!

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long‑lasting partnerships.

• We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.
• Protect What Matters:
  We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.
• Deliver On Our Promises:
  We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.
• Win as a Team:
  We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand‑in‑hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.
• Advance a Safer Future:
  We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost‑efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

The Division EHS Manager serves as a strategic partner at the divisional level across all functions within the organization, with particular emphasis on coordination with Operations and Technical Services. Our work is completed in challenging food processing industrial environments and requires effective communication and confidence in evaluating, training, and mentoring others on EHS concepts.

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Operations VP and Division Leadership.
• Lead enterprise, divisional, and site‑level EHS communications and initiatives.
• Maintain a consistent presence at division‑level meetings.
• Maintain regular and open communication with Operations, EHS Directors, Tech Services Managers, and other key stakeholders regarding Environmental, Health, and Safety issues.

• Lead and advance division‑wide safety initiatives including:
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space
  • Electrical (MCC room access)
  • In‑Plant Safety Specialist Development
  • Conveyor, Blender, and Drain Safety
• Drive company‑wide EHS programs and KPIs across all locations.
• Implement and maintain EHS policies within the division.
• Address plant‑specific needs and assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring action plans.
• Drive the overall implementation, follow‑up, and closure of corrective actions and EHS improvements.

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of In‑Plant Safety Specialists.
• Provide ongoing site mentoring and development for In‑Plant Safety Specialists.

• Monitor and report on division performance in:
  • Operational Excellence (Op Ex)
  • Focus sites
  • Hazard assessments
  • Confined space assessments
  • Safety committee participation
  • Technical services assessments
  • OSHA recordables

• Serve as a resource for internal Fortrex teams and assist resolution of ethics hotline issues.
• Partner with external customer teams as needed.
• Ensure operations teams comply with external customer requirements, regulatory agencies, and company policies and procedures.

• Conduct or assist with investigations, including severe injuries, OSHA complaints, and other safety related incidents.
• Ensure follow‑up and the successful implementation of all investigation‑related action plans.
• Assist with OSHA visits following established OSHA SOPs, including managing site visits, addressing complaints, and supporting informational conferences.
• Field calls from division sites and  escalate…