Division Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Division Environmental Health and Safety Manager Who You Are

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.

• 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.

• 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, Incident management, 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 escalates issues to the Safety Director as needed.
• Provide cross‑division support as required, including occasional travel to other geographic locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid and active Driver’s License.
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS related studies.
• 7 years of progressive management experience in EHS.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification.
• Company and…