EHS Manager

High Liner Foods Incorporated.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Disability Support

Family friendly Flex policies & Summer

Job summary

High Liner Foods Incorporated. in Portsmouth, NH is seeking an EHS Manager to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of health, safety, and environmental programs at the Portsmouth facility.

The role focuses on regulatory compliance, incident prevention, training, and ESG-related activities to support enterprise-wide EHS strategy. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in EHS management, strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA rules, and proven leadership to drive continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in occupational health and safety management.
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation including federal, state and city regulations (e.g., US DOL OSHA and EPA).
• Experience in disability management, accident investigation, workplace inspection, job hazard analysis, and familiarity with highly hazardous chemicals and food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong planning, collaboration, conflict resolution, and leadership with a focus on confidentiality.
• Proficiency with LMS applications, administration systems, and Microsoft Office; commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update EHS policies, procedures, programs, and permits to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations for the Portsmouth site.
• Oversee and implement the EHS strategy plan, assess needs and gaps through hazard assessments, data analysis, audits, and best practices.
• Represent management in EHS matters with government agencies, associations, and organizations; participate in hazard and risk management and emergency planning initiatives.
• Provide compliance support with PSM and RMP-related programs, manage workers' compensation claims, and oversee medical management of work-related injuries.
• Develop, arrange, and present safety training for all employees, visitors, and contractors; manage contractor safety and LMS records.
• Conduct internal and external EHS audits, coordinate inspections and investigations, and prepare EHS statistics; support ESG-related activities.
• Coordinate safety committees to ensure management commitment and employee engagement.

Skills

EHS leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication (verbal)

Communication (written)

Collaboration

Planning

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

LMS

MS Office

Job description

The EHS Manager - Portsmouth is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive range of employee health and safety programs, environmental regulations and services to meet the goals and legal obligations of High Liner Foods Portsmouth. These functions include, but may not be limited to, the assessment, facilitation and evaluation of injury prevention, environmental safety, occupational health and safety and the development and implementation of EHS policies and programs while working within the confines of the overall EHS strategy enterprise wide.

The EHS Manager – Portsmouth will be based out of the Portsmouth, NH Operations facility and will act as the primary on site EHS Manager for this site.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, procedures, programs, and permits to ensure compliance with all city, state, and federal regulations for High Liner Foods Portsmouth. Oversee and implement the EHS strategy plan and assess needs and gaps through hazard assessments, data analysis, audits, and best practices.


• Review and optimize EHS programs based on legislative updates and best practices, and provide expert advice on EHS matters, including legislative requirements.


• Represent management in EHS matters with government agencies, associations, and organizations. Participate in hazard and risk management, emergency planning initiatives, and inspections for fire hazards and risk reduction.


• Provide compliance support with PSM and RMP-related programs, manage workers' compensation claims, and oversee medical management of work-related injuries and illnesses. Effectively manage return-to-work programs and investigate accidents thoroughly.


• Develop, arrange, and present safety training for all employees, visitors, and contractors. Manage contractor safety, ensure training requirements are met, and maintain training records via LMS.


• Conduct internal and external EHS audits, coordinate inspections and investigations, and prepare and submit EHS statistics. Manage health and safety supplies, support annual EHS initiatives, and participate in ESG-related activities.


• Coordinate safety committees to ensure management commitment and employee engagement, maintain EHS-related records, and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in occupational health and safety management.


• Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation, including federal, state, and city regulations (e.g., US DOL OSHA and EPA), workers compensation processes, and related legislation.


• Experience in disability management, accident investigation, workplace inspection, job hazard analysis, and familiarity with highly hazardous chemicals (e.g., anhydrous ammonia) and food manufacturing preferred.


• Strong skills in planning, collaboration, conflict resolution, and maintaining confidentiality; service and team-oriented leadership with attention to detail.


• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.


• Proficiency with LMS applications, administration systems, and Microsoft Office; commitment to continuous professional development.

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Pay for performance incentives


• Employee & Family assistance programs


• Wellness Programs


• Retirement Planning


• Disability Support


• Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours

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