EHS Field Manager

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

Must be located near New Wilmington, PA and travel to other DFA facilities in PA up to 50% of the time.

Provide support to assigned locations within the business unit to maintain EHS compliance and achieve continuous improvement by utilizing the DFA EHS Management System. Manage environmental and safety efforts for assigned locations. Provide assistance to facility EHS Element Champions, including location leadership, to identify and correct at‑risk behaviors and conditions. Support regulatory compliance efforts division‑wide in close collaboration with other EHS team members.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide practical oversight on environmental and workplace safety matters for assigned locations
• Work with assigned locations to adhere to EHS practices; implement EHS programs and policies outlined by OSHA, EPA, State / Local Regulatory Agencies and DOT, as appropriate; and maintain all pertinent records to maintain compliance with EHS regulations and internal standards
• Conduct assessments of assigned locations to identify risks and develop corrective action plans for at‑risk behaviors and conditions which may cause injury, regulatory non‑compliance, or property loss
• Work with assigned locations to maintain a culture of consistently safe behavior and compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Where required, work with assigned locations and Business Unit EHS Manager to gather information or data necessary for permitting and reporting activities for air, NPDES, wastewater, stormwater, EPCRA Tier II, Form R, refrigerant management, spill reporting, and other applicable environmental regulations
• Work with assigned locations and Business Unit EHS Manager to gather information necessary for developing action plans and regulatory correspondence to address areas of non‑compliance identified through regulatory inspections or required testing
• Implement and maintain internal EHS standards and practices for assigned locations
• Provide and/or support all required training mandated by regulatory and corporate EHS guidelines and practices for assigned locations
• Partner with locations to conduct incident investigations to determine the root cause of injury or release and any at‑risk behavior
• Work with assigned locations to develop corrective actions and track to completion
• Maintain awareness of all workers’ compensation claims for assigned locations and work collaboratively with Business Unit EHS Manager to support management of claims
• Work with assigned locations to ensure correction of observed deficiencies
• Requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time
• 5-7 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment and/or
• AS/BA/BS in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• Must have a valid license to operate a passenger vehicle
• Certification and/or License – ASP/CSP/CIH Certification, desirable but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Practical knowledge of OSHA standards and requirements, both federal and state regulations
• Practical knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Basic knowledge of EHS management principles
• Familiarity with the workers’ compensation process
• Knowledge of and basic skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills) with minimal guidance
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Able to demonstrate qualities as a self‑starter
• Able to work independently and perform task and duties with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a diverse range of internal and external audiences
• Must be able to present to front line team members and facility management
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans