Environmental Health Safety Manager I

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Shift Schedule:

This is a Monday-Friday 'Day' shift position supporting a 24-hour manufacturing facility. Occasional off-shift and weekend on-call support will be required. Job Purpose and OverviewThe EHS Manager I is responsible for leading and executing the plant's environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program. This role provides both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations across the site. Partnering closely with plant leadership and frontline teams, the EHS Manager I drives a proactive safety culture by identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing effective EHS programs and initiatives. This position maintains a strong presence on the plant floor coaching team members, leading incident prevention efforts, and reinforcing accountability throughout the site. The EHS Manager I is accountable for the overall performance and continuous improvement of site EHS programs, leveraging best practices, and monitoring key performance indicators to achieve sustainable safety and environmental results. What will you do as an EHS Manager I at Dawn Foods?

Champion and sustain a 24/7 safety culture by driving engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.

Lead a proactive, risk-based approach to hazard identification and mitigation to protect team members, the community, and the environment.

Develop, implement, and manage environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, policies, and training to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Oversee site environmental compliance programs, including air permits, stormwater (SWPPP), spill prevention (SPCC), wastewater discharge, Tier II reporting, universal waste, and SARA Title III reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and state authorities.

Support compliance with applicable National Fire Protection Association standards and insurance requirements, including combustible dust, flammable liquid storage, and property loss prevention programs.

Lead thorough incident and near-miss investigations using root cause analysis methodologies; implement and track corrective and preventive actions to mitigate recurrence.

Promote knowledge sharing by communicating best practices, lessons learned, and corrective actions across the manufacturing network.

Facilitate and maintain records for all EHS training programs including onboarding, new content, regulatory, and ongoing refresher coursesCoach and mentor EHS committee members and site leaders through inspections, behavioral and conditional observations, and risk assessments.

Drive EHS performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets:

Reduce or eliminate workplace hazards and improve safe work practices.

Monitor leading and lagging indicators to reduce injury and illness rates.

Ensure ongoing compliance with environmental program requirements.

Manage workers' compensation cases in partnership with the corporate team, supporting effective case management and return-to-work programs.

Manage the site EHS budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet compliance and improvement goals.

Lead and/or support internal and external audits to ensure compliance with OSHA (MIOSHA), EPA (EGLE), FDA (MDARD), and IFS standards.

Manage DOT compliance with shipment of hazardous materials.

Provide EHS expertise and guidance for capital projects and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to ensure safe design and regulatory compliance.

Model and promote company values, including Dawn Values and Circle of Excellence, in all aspects of leadership and decision-making. What Does It Take to be an EHS Manager I at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this jobHigh School diploma or GED requiredBachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field preferredMinimum 3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or operations environment, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and certifications.

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA/MIOSHA, EPA/EGLE) and their practical application in a plant setting.

Proven ability to develop, implement, and improve EHS programs, policies, and training.

Demonstrated ability to lead incident investigations and conduct actionable RCA'sProficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS systems for reporting and documentation.

Ability to effectively communicate, coach, and engage team members, vendors, and contractors... For full info follow application link. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability