EHS Manager

The EHS Manager is a critical position responsible for driving environmental health and safety excellence at the plant level. This role requires a strong leader who can provide strategic direction and oversight for environmental, occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, occupational medical, and security issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for environmental, occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, occupational medical, and security issues.
• Assist with safety-related regulatory compliance issues and update and implement company and divisional safety policies/standards.
• Support analysis, preparation, and maintenance of mandatory/regulatory safety and environmental reports/records through EHS Data Management System.
• Lead cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to address EHS and security site issues, formulate proposals for strategic and tactical responses, and advise site leadership of impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Carry out the incident investigation process aligned with corporate EHS.
• Support the Site Leadership Team, supervisors, and employees to ensure site success and drive towards zero environmental and employee health & safety incidents.
• Participate in the THS EHS network (communities, conferences, audits) representing the site to develop and implement EHS programs and practices consistency throughout the organization.
• Maintain Plant SDS Program.
• Update and maintain PPE Records.
• Support Worker's Compensation loss control programs and related reporting requirements.
• Maintain LOTO Instructions for all machinery plant-wide.
• Assist with updating and revising Plant Safety Programs if necessary.
• Ensure injured employees receive appropriate medical care in a timely manner by accompanying them to Medical Provider Visits.
• Participate in Safety and Environmental Divisional Meetings.
• Coordinate the Plant Safety Committee.
• Support Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies and Practices.
• Ensure all First Aid Supplies are stocked sufficiently at all times.
• Become First Responder Certified every 2 years.
• Ensure all AED's are tested and compliant on a monthly basis.
• Deliver the Safety Portion of New Hire Orientation.
• Manage the Safety Shoe Voucher Program.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Scientific, Engineering, or Technical Discipline (preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to leading strategic initiatives, planning and management of change, hazard recognition, risk assessment, and worker compensation administration.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations and requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• PC Skills: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and others as needed.

About TreeHouse Foods:

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of more than two dozen production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high-quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families.