EHS Manager

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is seeking an EHS Manager to lead Vermont Creamery's health, safety, and environmental programs and ensure regulatory compliance in alignment with corporate standards.

You will drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement while partnering across Operations, Quality, Finance, HR, and Supply Chain to support business objectives and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, EH&S, or related field.
• Five+ years of EHS leadership in a manufacturing environment with 100+ employees preferred.
• Experience with environmental compliance and wastewater management.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CHMM, REM, IHIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety, health, and environmental programs, policies, training, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable regulations.
• Develop and execute site EHS strategies, annual plans, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, risk assessments, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee environmental compliance programs: wastewater, stormwater, waste management, permits, spill prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive a strong safety culture, continuous improvement, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, contractors, and corporate EHS teams to maintain compliance and support strategic initiatives.
• Lead and develop safety committees and cross-functional teams to build organizational capability and accountability.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Wastewater systems

Ergonomics

Behavior‑based safety

Project management

Change management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field

EHS certifications (ASP, CHMM, REM, IHIT)

Tools

Job description

EHS Manager The EHS Manager is responsible for leading Vermont Creamery's health, safety, and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with Land O'Lakes corporate standards. This role drives a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement while partnering across Operations, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, and Supply Chain to support business objectives and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site safety, health, and environmental programs, policies, training, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop and execute site EHS strategies, annual plans, and performance improvement initiatives aligned with corporate standards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, risk assessments, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee environmental compliance programs, including wastewater, stormwater, waste management, permits, spill prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive a strong safety culture, continuous improvement, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, contractors, and corporate EHS teams to maintain compliance and support strategic initiatives.
• Lead and develop safety committees and cross-functional teams to build organizational capability and accountability.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Five or more years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; experience supporting facilities with 100+ employees preferred.
• Experience with environmental compliance, wastewater management, and sustainability initiatives preferred.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CHMM, REM, IHIT, or related credentials preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental compliance, wastewater systems, ergonomics, and behavior-based safety.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, project management, and change management skills.
• Strong communication, influencing, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, EHS regulations, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma preferred).
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and committed to building high-performing teams and an injury‑free workplace.

Salary Range: $93,360 - $140,040. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O’Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.

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