EHS Manager

FrieslandCampina; Town of Darlington (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with up to 4% Company Match

23 Paid Vacation days annually & 13 (H

Job summary

FrieslandCampina seeks an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety, health, and environmental programs in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will drive compliance, reduce operational risk, and foster a zero-harm culture while aligning with cGMP, HACCP/FSMA, OSHA, and EPA standards. This role partners across functions to advance continuous improvement and operational excellence at the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related field.
• 4+ years of management experience (or 2+ years with a Master’s degree).
• Strong knowledge of food safety and GMP environments.
• Demonstrated experience in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Hands-on problem solver with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture aligned with cGMP, HACCP/FSMA, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and performance targets.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Manage site compliance activities including permits, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and reliability programs.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with all safety and environmental standards.
• Advise leadership on regulatory requirements, risks, and strategic priorities.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

We areseekinga proactive and experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead the development and execution of safety, health, and environmental programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in driving compliance, reducing operational risk, and fostering a strong, zero-harm safety culture across all site operations.

The EHS Manager willbe responsible forshaping and sustaining world-class safety and environmental practices while ensuring adherence to all regulatory and corporate standards. This role partners cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture aligned with cGMP, HACCP/FSMA, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and performance targets.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Manage site compliance activities including permits, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and reliability programs.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with all safety and environmental standards.
• Adviseleadership on regulatory requirements, risks, and strategic priorities.

The EHS Manager will lead and develop the site’s engineering and safety-related functions while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

We areseekinga proactive and experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead the development and execution of safety, health, and environmental programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in driving compliance, reducing operational risk, and fostering a strong, zero-harm safety culture across all site operations.

The EHS Manager willbe responsible forshaping and sustaining world-class safety and environmental practices while ensuring adherence to all regulatory and corporate standards. This role partners cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture aligned with cGMP, HACCP/FSMA, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and performance targets.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Manage site compliance activities including permits, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and reliability programs.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with all safety and environmental standards.
• Adviseleadership on regulatory requirements, risks, and strategic priorities.

The EHS Manager will lead and develop the site’s engineering and safety-related functions while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience

• -Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related field (Master’spreferred).
• - 4+ years of management experience (or 2+ years with aMaster’sdegree).
• - Strong knowledge of food safety and GMP environments.
• -Demonstratedexperience in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• - Hands-on problem solver with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Keep Growing

Whether your goal is becoming a Plant Manager, expanding your operational leadership experience, or continuing to develop high-performing teams, we'll provide opportunities to strengthen your leadership skills and make a lasting impact.

What do we offer?

• Medical (through Anthem), Dental & Vision Insurance starting after 30 days

• 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match

• 23 Paid Vacation days annually & 13 paid Holidays

Our Values

Everything we do comes back to three simple values.

We Act With Respect

We build trust by treating one anoth er with integrity, professionalism, and respect.

We Aim Higher

We challenge ourselves to improve every process, every shift, and every day.

We Succeed Together

We believe our greatest accomplishments happen when we support one another and work toward a common goal.

We'll provide the opportunity to turn that into a career you'll be proud of.

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with, and the people we bring happiness to, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them, it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina, we own our own careers and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

We’re more than a company—we’re a global cooperative, owned by over 14,000 dairy farmers who believe in sustainable, responsible nutrition. At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, we’re united by a shared mission to nourish people’s potential—naturally.

Here, you’ll:

• Join a team that values diversity, curiosity, and collaboration.
• Work in a dynamic, science-driven culture with a focus on growth and innovation.
• Be empowered to pursue your own growth, both personally and professionally.

We Value Every Voice

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all.