Associate EHS Manager

Smithfield Foods; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Associate EHS Manager to lead safety and environmental compliance programs. You will ensure OSHA and environmental standards are met and support ISO 14001/45001 initiatives across the site.

The role requires a Bachelor's in EHS with 3+ years of relevant experience, training responsibilities, and occasional travel. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading training, coaching or mentoring staff or managing a process or project.
• Able to handle multiple assignments, set goals and meet deadlines.
• Willing to work long hours, weekends and on-call as required.
• Capable of strategic decision-making under pressure and leading emergency response.
• Occasional travel to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Support safety and environmental programs aligned with regs and company standards.
• Maintain EMS/SIPS and assist ISO certification efforts (ISO 14001/45001).
• Collect and analyze EHS KPIs and incident data to drive improvements.
• Coordinate OSHA and environmental training and emergency procedures.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Foster safety culture with strong leadership and employee engagement.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Environmental compliance

Incident investigations

Training & coaching

Leadership

Communication skills

Data analysis

Ammonia refrigeration safety

Risk assessment

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety or related field

3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMS/SIPS systems

ISO 14001/45001 knowledge

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The Value You'll Bring

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and ensuring environmental compliance? As the Associate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our worker safety and health policies, environmental compliance programs, and site security measures. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in workers' compensation laws, OSHA regulations, and federal, state, and local environmental standards. You will also provide valuable support to our facility's ISO certification efforts, ensuring adherence to both ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety). By working closely with the management team, you will foster an environment where employees are actively engaged in safety and environmental stewardship. If you are ready to make a significant impact on both worker safety and environmental protection, this role is for you. If you are motivated to drive excellence within our organization, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact!

What You'll Do

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Compliance and Program Maintenance: You will support our location's safety and environmental programs, ensuring they align with both regulatory, compliance, and company standards. You will assist with the upkeep of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS) while contributing to internal EHS audits to ensure timely resolution of findings. You will help ensure the facility adheres to ISO 14001 and 45001 standards, assist with coordinating certification efforts, and track issues to resolution.
• Environmental, Health and Safety Metrics: You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of Key Performance Indicators for EHS, including OSHA/environmental violations, incident rates, employee turnover, and workers' compensation claims. You will assist in implementing strategies to track and reduce workers' compensation costs, absenteeism, and turnover. You will assist with the Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan requirements for ammonia refrigeration systems as needed.
• Training: You will be accountable for ensuring training is conducted as required by regulatory and Smithfield EHS systems. You may be asked to train production employees and management on OSHA, environmental regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency response protocols.
• Incident and Audit Management: You will help ensure thorough incident investigations are completed, identify and implement corrective actions, and assist with the completion of employee exposure surveys throughout the location as necessary.
• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

What We're Seeking

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, health and safety or related field and 3+ years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project
• Seasoned at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing commitments on schedule.
• Comfortable with, at times, working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.
• Ability to make strategic decisions while in stressful situations including leading emergency response efforts.
• Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management requirements for ammonia refrigeration
• Knowledge of workers' compensation processes and incident investigation
• Knowledge of air, water, waste permitting for industrial plant setting.
• Demonstrated computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and company software packages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.
• Basic math skills to manage Key Performance Indicators.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and have strong organizational skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non- weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Indoor and outdoor work environments.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use stairs, some ladder climbing, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
• Work alternate shifts and some weekends.
• Ability to deliver information to diverse audiences.
• Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.
• Embody respect, approachability, and a team-oriented demeanor for fostering robust working relationships and cultivating a positive work environment.
• Thrive in collaborating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

IndSPR-Ops

Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.