EHS Manager

Refresco Brand; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Refresco Brand in Wharton, Texas, is hiring an EHS Manager responsible for overseeing all aspects of safety programs on-site. This role includes enforcing safety policies, managing training, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Safety Management and significant experience in EHS, particularly in the food and beverage industry. A salary range of $110k to $145k is offered, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in environmental, safety, and wellness programs.
• Experience in sustainability projects and EHS program implementation.
• Prior experience in food and beverage manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies and GMPs.
• Guide and train on work standards and outcomes.
• Manage EHS training, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate EHS activities and environmental permit management.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing technology and processes

Knowledge of EHS systems

Ability to drive projects

Understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards

Communication and presentation skills

Principles of EHS auditing

Time management skills

Experience in manufacturing and engineering environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or related field

NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety

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

Job description

Position Description

The EHS Manager is responsible for providing full support to the operations team to ensure leadership and management of the safety program, driving a consistent approach across all EHS activities on the Refresco site. 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 for food quality and food safety as per the standards provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Assist the Regional EHS Manager with the development of company management systems; 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 pay recommendations.
• Play an active part of yield/waste reduction on site with the production team.
• Provide 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:
  • Review environmental aspects and assist with development of control measures.
  • Control and record EHS & Permit documentation.
  • Audit 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 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 optimal revenue 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:
  • 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.
• Experience in sustainability project/initiative implementation of EHS programs 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 processes 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 ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 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.
• Professional and confident individual who is comfortable challenging existing ways of working and has the tenacity, seriousness and influence to make change happen.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Experience of working in a busy manufacturing and engineering environment.

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 and Benefits

Pay Range: $110k – $145k, plus eligibility for performance‑based bonuses based on company objectives.

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.