Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Our client is a leading manufacturing company that is looking to bring on board a hands on, safety oriented Environmental, Health and Safety Manager for their facility in the Ronkonkoma, NY area. In this exciting position, you will take a lead role in the overall management of implementing, maintaining and updating EHS standards and programs. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees.

What We Are Looking For You To Do:

• Lead training development initiatives to educate employees on safety practices, emergency response procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to environmental health and safety.
• Perform audits and monitor the effectiveness of H&S programs and standards to prevent serious injuries, fatalities, environmental incidents, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement comprehensive environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Promote environmental sustainability at the plant and partner with the corporate environmental team to collect data and drive improvements.
• Identify potential hazards in the workplace and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Implement training programs for all employees, contractors and visitors in worksite safety practices; a focus on environmental permits, licenses, and requirements (e.g. wastewater, stormwater etc.).
• Manage the application of EHS standards, compliance with regulations, and the promotion of a safe working environment.
• Reinforce a safety-first culture by improving prevention of serious injuries, and environmental incidents.
• Track all injuries, illnesses, near miss events, environmental incidents, environmental noncompliance and investigate incidents, and aid in determining and implementing prevention methods to avoid recurrence.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable EHS regulations.
• Manage the execution of response plans in the event of an environmental emergency, natural disaster, injury, fire, or other adverse events.
• Serve as liaison with insurance company inspectors; coordinate responses to recommendations.
• Ensure fire protection and security systems are properly managed to protect property from loss.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 5+ years of EHS management experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years food, beverage or CPG manufacturing experience required.

What We Will Offer:

• An attractive salary, 401k match, bonus and healthcare package.
• An amazing opportunity to grow your career with a leading manufacturing company.

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about promoting a safe working environment while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

If you are someone that is ideal for this position and have a passion to be part of a high potential company please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format – and don't forget to include your accomplishments and achievements on your resume!