EH&S Manager

Givaudan; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with high matching

Job summary

Givaudan is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead site health, safety, and environmental programs at Mt. Olive, NJ.

You will partner with operations to align strategies with regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement across safety and sustainability metrics. The role requires deep expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, and audits, with a focus on proactive safety culture and regulatory collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in Chemistry, Engineering, EHS, or related field.
• 10–15 years of industry experience, including EHS in a plant environment.
• EHS qualifications or certifications applicable to the location.
• 5+ years of experience with hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control.
• Experience with root cause analysis, process safety management, and EHS audits.
• 5+ years of experience with health and safety management and emergency management.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance, reporting, and EHS documentation.
• Experience driving a proactive safety culture and leading regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage site EHS programs and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Partner with site management to implement EHS strategies aligned with requirements.
• Lead site sustainability initiatives and track KPIs to measure performance.
• Manage EHS training for employees and contractors, including safety programs.
• Oversee emergency planning, waste activities, and required EHS documentation.
• Complete regulatory reporting and track EHS KPIs, audits, incidents, and near-misses.
• Lead the employee safety committee and coordinate with regulators and partners.
• Be the primary site contact for regulatory agencies at federal, state, and local levels.
• Coordinate EHS activities with internal departments and external authorities.

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Audits

Emergency management

Leadership

Project coordination

English proficiency

Hazard identification

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Your Title:

EHS Manager

Your Location:

Mt. Olive, NJ

You Will Report To:

Operations Director

Your Responsibilities

• Manage site EHS programs and ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with site management to implement EHS strategies, programs, and initiatives aligned with company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead site sustainability initiatives and track sustainability KPIs to measure performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support progress toward company sustainability goals.
• Manage EHS training for employees and contractors, including safety, health, and behavior-based safety programs.
• Oversee emergency planning, hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities, and required EHS documentation.
• Complete regulatory reporting and track EHS KPIs, audits, incidents, and near-miss trends to identify corrective actions.
• Lead the employee safety committee and help resolve identified safety concerns.
• Be the primary site contact for federal, state, and local EHS regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate EHS activities with internal departments, regional management, regulatory authorities, and other external partners.

Your Professional Profile Includes

• Master's degree preferred in Chemistry, Engineering, EHS, or related experience in field.
• 10–15 years of industry experience, including EHS experience in a plant environment.
• EHS qualifications or certifications applicable to the country or location.
• 5+ years of experience with hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control.
• Experience with root cause analysis, process safety management, and EHS audits.
• 5+ years of experience with health and safety management and emergency management.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance, reporting, and EHS documentation.
• Experience commanding an EHS presence that drives a proactive safety culture and guides leaders and teams through key EHS decisions, regulatory audits, and incident response.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in English.

Compensation And Benefits

The established salary range for this position is $125,000–$175,000. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.