EHS Leader – Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Medstalent; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Medstalent is seeking an experienced EHS Manager in Arkansas City to lead environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability across operations.

The role requires 8+ years in EHS with 3+ in leadership, strong regulatory knowledge (OSHA, EPA), and ability to drive audits, training, incident investigations, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 14001/45001 standards.
• Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, energy, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures aligned with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.)
• Lead EHS audits, inspections, and assessments across sites; identify gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as subject matter expert on environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and workplace safety
• Manage incident investigation processes including root cause analysis, reporting, corrective actions, and follow-ups
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs to employees and leadership
• Monitor and analyze EHS metrics and KPIs to evaluate effectiveness and drive strategic decisions
• Ensure emergency preparedness and response plans are updated, communicated, and tested regularly
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, legal, and engineering to embed EHS into the business culture
• Supervise and mentor EHS staff or site-level coordinators (if applicable)
• Support sustainability initiatives, environmental reporting, and climate-related disclosures where needed

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

EHS program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field

Master's preferred

Tools

Enablon

Intelex

VelocityEHS

Job description

Medstalent is seeking an experienced EHS Manager in Arkansas City to lead environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability across operations.

The role requires 8+ years in EHS with 3+ in leadership, strong regulatory knowledge (OSHA, EPA), and ability to drive audits, training, incident investigations, and cross-functional collaboration.