EHS Field Leader: Travel & Compliance

Dairy Farmers of America; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety professional to provide support to DFA facilities within PA, near New Wilmington, with up to 50% travel. You will manage environmental and safety efforts, implement EHS programs, and assist location leadership in driving compliant, safe operations.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting permitting and reporting activities, and leading incident investigations to

Qualifications

• Travel up to 50% of the time is required.
• 5–7 years of Environmental, Health and Safety experience in manufacturing.
• AS/BA/BS in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Must have a valid license to operate a passenger vehicle.
• ASP/CSP/CIH certification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight on environmental and workplace safety matters for assigned locations.
• Implement EHS programs and policies and maintain compliance records.
• Identify risks and develop corrective action plans for at‑risk behaviors and conditions.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts division‑wide in collaboration with EHS team members.
• Conduct assessments to identify risks and develop corrective actions.
• Gather information for permitting and reporting activities (air, wastewater, etc.).
• Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Track corrective actions to completion and monitor workers’ compensation claims.
• Provide required EHS training and support location leadership.
• Communicate clearly with diverse audiences; present to frontline teams and facility management.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Environmental regulations

EHS management principles

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

AS/BA/BS in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety professional to provide support to DFA facilities within PA, near New Wilmington, with up to 50% travel. You will manage environmental and safety efforts, implement EHS programs, and assist location leadership in driving compliant, safe operations.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting permitting and reporting activities, and leading incident investigations to