EHS Manager

IFF; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Team leadership with growth potential

Excellent benefits & paid time off

Job summary

IFF seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead safety, health and environment initiatives at our Kansas City, KS site. This plant-based role requires on-site presence with limited travel.

You will drive EH&S processes to meet business objectives and partner with site leadership to enhance performance. You will develop environmental strategies, implement process safety improvements, coordinate audits and investigations, and lead the EH&S team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical/scientific field or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years in operations, maintenance or R&D leadership with safety/environment programs.
• Working knowledge of SHE and PSM systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in OSHA regulations and related safety management practices (confined space, line break, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection).
• Ability to collect and analyze data, assess risk and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Leads EH&S work processes and initiatives to meet site and business performance goals.
• Develops strategic EH&S/ES&S environmental strategies and improvement plans.
• Implements process safety improvement activities across the site.
• Coordinates EH&S audits and leads severe incident investigations.
• Leads EH&S team and coaches site personnel on EH&S issues.
• Collaborates with site leadership and cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

EHS leadership

OSHA regulations

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in technical/scientific field

Tools

SHE/PSM systems

Audit facilitation

Job description

Job Summary

What do you have in mind for your next big career move? If it involves driving meaningful change, we should talk.

In this role, the site EHS Manager provides expertise on safety, health and environment to site leadership. The purpose of this role is to lead the implementation of EH&S processes and performance for the site so that business and corporate EH&S and business objectives are met.

The role is based in Kansas City, KS. This is a plant-based position where the expectation is to be on-site at the facility. Work from home is at manager’s discretion. Travel may be required but very limited.

Be part of our Kansas City manufacturing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Leads EH&S Work Processes and initiatives to deliver geographic and business expectations for performance through local site EH&S and Site Leadership
• Develops strategic EH&S/ES&S environmental and regulatory strategies, along with performance improvement plans and goals across the site
• In conjunction with business technology center leadership, implements process safety performance improvement activities related to work practices or behaviors across a site
• Responsible for coordinating second and third party EH&S related audits and lead Severe Incident Investigations
• Collaborates, leverages and ensures connectivity with EH&S Sustainability/Business Services/Ops Expertise Services (Training/Learning/reliability, etc.) to ensure seamless support for all EH&S performance improvement activities
• Leads and champions management system reviews across the site to drive toward the value of continuous improvement offered by the assessment and audit processes
• Implements EH&S/ES&S management systems consistent with site and business interests
• Supports local delivery in implementing effective environment, health and safety and emergency services and security program that is compatible with local and country issues and culture
• Leads Site EH&S Team and Coaches EH&S and Site teams and individuals on EH&S issues
• Works with the Site Leaders to jointly look for and capture leverageable opportunities across the site and Protein Solutions Network

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in a technical/scientific field or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in operations, maintenance or R&D leadership - responsible for the creation and implementation of hard hat safety, behavioral safety, occupational health and environmental programs and procedures.
• Working knowledge of SHE and PSM systems
• Demonstrated functional/technical expertise of OSHA regulations and management systems such as confined space, line break, lock out/tag out, respiratory protection and other safe work practices
• Ability to collect & analyze data, identify solutions, assess risk factors, and make sound decisions

How Would You Stand Out?

• Ability to transmit knowledge (teaching, coaching, communicating, documenting) as well as model and instill commitment, passion, and culture changing behaviors.
• Takes initiative with strong interpersonal and organizational skills to independently complete tasks and work well in a team environment
• Must be effective at organizational management, specifically leading, mentoring, coaching, and developing EH&S talent.
• Ability to collaborate, network and work cross-functionally with Operations, Technology/R&D, Maintenance, and Training organizations as well as with corporate functions

Why Choose Us?

• Dynamic work environment
• Team Leadership with growth potential, career development opportunity
• Excellent benefits & paid time off

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more