EHS Manager

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh; Wharton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Vacation and Paid Time Off

Job summary

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh is hiring an EHS Manager to lead and manage the safety program at Refresco Beverages US, Inc. in Wharton, New Jersey. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of management experience in environmental and safety programs, and preferably have experience in the food and beverage industry.

This role encompasses ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, leading EHS initiatives, and collaborating with the operations team to drive adherence to safety standards.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $110k - $145k, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in environmental, safety, wellness programs.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of the EHS program.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Assist in development of EHS management systems.

Skills

Effective understanding of Manufacturing technology

Solid knowledge of EHS systems

Ability to drive projects and optimize processes

Understanding of ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards

NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or related field

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

Formal Environmental qualification (IEMA Diploma)

Job description

Position Description

The EHS Manager is responsible to provide full support to the operations team to ensure leadership and management of the safety program. To drive a consistent approach across all EHS activities on the Refresco site. Driving forward the EHS management systems by influencing the management team, while working with the operations team to ensure compliance. This position reports to the Plant Director.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to and enforce all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Assist the Regional EHS Manager with the development of company management systems. Due to the nature of the role some cross site EHS interaction may be required.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes.
• Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations
• Play an active part of yield/waste reduction on site with the production team.
• Technical support, advice and guidance to managers on EHS legal compliance and best practice.
• Liaison with HR Department on Occupational Health matters.
• Coordinate EHS and Environmental Permit activities including:
  • Review environmental aspects and assist with development of control measures
  • Control and record EHS & Permit documentation
  • Auditing schedules, conduct internal and third-party audits and follow up on corrective actions
  • Environmental performance reporting for Environmental Permit.
  • Conduct JSA reviews in conjunction with Departments
• Provide support, assistance and guidance to Departments on:
  • Risk assessments, audits, and inspections
  • Development of EHS procedures
  • Incident investigations
• Manage
  • EHS training, audits, non-conformances, and PPE protocol
  • Compliance reporting (Tier II, OSHA, etc.)
• Manage Waste including “zero to landfill” ensuring that optimal revenue is obtained for all waste created:
  • Maintenance of Waste Stream Matrix
  • Duty of Care records and audits
  • Liaise with waste management contractors
  • Equipment servicing and issues
• Maintain EHS KPI’s including:
  • Accident statistics
  • Company incident management and reporting software for assigned locations
  • Environmental Permit Annual Returns
  • Environmental KPI’s
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or related field (or equivalent experience) plus five (5) years of management experience applying environmental, safety, wellness and programs required.
• Sustainability project/initiative implementation of EHS programs experience required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.
• Previous experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry is a plus.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Effective understanding of Manufacturing technology and process and the EHS risks associated with high-speed beverage manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of EHS systems.
• Ability to drive projects, optimize processes, and lead teams to achieve operational excellence and align with organizational goals.
• Understanding and awareness of ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards and the competence to coordinate effectively.
• Ability to provide education and training resources for all operators in key EHS tasks.
• Ability to understand the principles and processes of effective communication/presentation and when/how to apply them in all aspects of the role.
• Understands the principles of EHS auditing and how to conduct an incident investigation.
• Understand how to collect and validate sufficient information on the effectiveness of EHS systems to make recommendations on improvement.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety as a minimum.
• Formal Environmental qualification e.g. IEMA Diploma in Environmental Management.
• Professional and confident individual who is comfortable challenging existing ways of working and has the tenacity, seriousness and influence to make change happen.
• Enthusiastic, self-managed.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Experience of working in a busy manufacturing and engineering environment.
• ISO14001 auditor certified.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.

Travel Requirements

• Continuing Education and site to site travel may be required.

Pay Range

$110k - $145k, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Well-being Benefits
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

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Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.