EHS Manager

FrieslandCampina; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FrieslandCampina in Darlington, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced EHS Manager to oversee safety, health, and environmental programs in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance and fostering a robust safety culture across the site.

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of management experience, a Bachelor’s in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field, and a strong understanding of food safety and GMP environments. This position offers a dynamic work atmosphere with high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of management experience or 2+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and GMP environments.
• Experience in incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement EHS policies and performance targets.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

EHS Manager Darlington Wisconsin (US) Operations & Manufacturing 40+

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 will be responsible for shaping 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.
• Provide leadership across all shifts and ensure effective incident response and business continuity.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve equipment efficiency (OEE) and reduce recurring issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and reliability programs.
• Monitor and report EHS performance metrics and recommend actionable improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with all safety and environmental standards.
• Advise leadership on regulatory requirements, risks, and strategic priorities.

Team Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop team members to strengthen EHS capabilities and engagement.
• Promote safe work practices and reinforce a culture of shared responsibility.
• Ensure performance management processes and development conversations are completed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 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.
• Manufacturing and office setting with exposure to chemicals, allergens, enzymes, and elevated noise levels.
• Requires use of PPE including eye protection, gloves, lab coat, and safety footwear.
• Fast-paced environment with high expectations around safety, quality, and compliance.