Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Position Summary

The EHS Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of environmental, health, safety, and process safety programs at a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. The EHS Manager will also oversee the implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, particularly where highly hazardous chemicals are used.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS and PSM programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Lead hazard and risk assessments, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage emergency response plans and coordinate drills.
• Oversee chemical safety programs, including SDS management, labeling, and employee training.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe design and operation of processes.
• Track and report safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near misses) and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and third-party auditors.
• Provide coaching and training to leadership and frontline employees on safety policies and behavior-based safety practices/ program.
• Collaborate with corporate EHS and cross-functional teams on safety programs
• Support sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives, including waste management and air/water permits.
• Complete work/ programs as assigned by leadership/management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in EHS or PSM roles, preferably in food or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 (PSM), EPA RMP, and other applicable regulations.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and RMP (Risk Management Plan)
• Experience with behavior-based safety programs and leading cultural transformation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Certifications such as CSP, CIH, or COSS are a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Demonstrated success in reducing incident rates and improving safety culture.
• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, and food safety integration into EHS systems.
• Proficiency in EHS software platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle

Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners

Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team