EHS Manager

HV Talent Group; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary insurance options

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Job summary

HireVenture is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs in a food and beverage manufacturing setting. This senior role requires ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risk, and building a strong safety culture across operations.

You will drive audits, training, and performance metrics while collaborating with Operations, HR, Legal, and Engineering to advance sustainability and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably food & beverage.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 14001/45001.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures per OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and related regs.
• Lead audits, inspections, and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise in environmental compliance, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and safety.
• Lead incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees and leadership.
• Monitor EHS metrics and KPIs to identify trends and improvements.
• Maintain and test emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, Engineering to strengthen safety culture.
• Supervise and mentor EHS staff or site safety coordinators.
• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental disclosures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Influence & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Enablon

Intelex

VelocityEHS

Job description

Job Title: EHS Manager
Location: Arkansas City, KS
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 per year
Work Setting: Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Relocation: Full relocation assistance available

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. This is a senior-level leadership opportunity for an EHS professional who can ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace risk, and build a strong culture of safety across operations.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other regulations.
• Lead EHS audits, inspections, and assessments and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise in environmental compliance, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and workplace safety.
• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, reporting, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees and leadership.
• Monitor EHS metrics and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and regularly test emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, Engineering, and other teams to strengthen the organization's safety culture.
• Supervise and mentor EHS staff or site-level safety coordinators, as applicable.
• Support sustainability initiatives, environmental reporting, and related disclosures as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or other college degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably within the food and beverage (F&B) industry.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 14001/45001, and other applicable regulations.
• EHS-related professional certifications are required; certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are preferred.
• Proven leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Experience with EHS software platforms such as Enablon, Intelex, or VelocityEHS is preferred.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to remain hands-on in implementing EHS initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000–$110,000 annual salary
• Full relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays in accordance with company policy and applicable laws

Additional Information: This position is based on-site in Arkansas City, Kansas. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Limited domestic travel may be required as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity: HireVenture is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.