EHS Manager (176897)

Colgate Palmolive; Tonganoxie (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hill's Pet Nutrition, part of Colgate-Palmolive, located in Tonganoxie, Kansas, seeks an EHS Manager to lead safety and environmental programs for the plant. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and drive improvements across operations.

You will manage EHS initiatives, coordinate training, audits, and emergency preparedness, and partner with corporate and government agencies to promote a safe, compliant, and sustainable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial hygiene, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain or EHS.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• 3+ years of EHS experience.
• Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and email.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of safety and environmental issues and leads the plant EHS programs.
• Identifies, designs and implements EHS related projects and ensures corrective action.
• Supports facilities energy improvements and efforts to reduce carbon footprint.
• Serves as primary liaison for plant EHS issues between government agencies and corporate.
• Conducts EHS training.
• Manages Plant Emergency Preparedness Program and audits.
• Promotes continuous improvement by transferring knowledge to Hill’s employees.
• Owns EHS processes and programs per established standards and supports plant setup for EHS requirements.
• Supports QA and Food Safety initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing/EHS experience

People management

EPA/OSHA regulatory knowledge

MS Word/MS Excel/MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Requisition ID176897-Posted10/21/2026-Supply Chain/Manufacturing-United States-Kansas-Tonganoxie-Hill's Pet Nutrition-Travel - up to 10% of time-On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#176897 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Job Summary

As the EHS Manager, you will be responsible for the safety and health of plant employees, as well as the community and environment. The EHS Manager will ensure the plant is in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of safety and environmental issues. Ensures compliance with all government and company standards and practices and leads the plant EHS programs

Identifies, designs and implements EHS related projects and responsible for ensuring corrective action is taken for all EHS issues

Supports facilities energy improvements, developing and implementing efforts to reduce carbon footprint

Serves as primary liaison for plant EHS issues between government agencies and corporate

Conducts EHS training

Manages plant Emergency Preparedness Program and ensures plan integrity

Manages all internal and external inspections and audits

Promotes continuous improvement within all teams by transferring knowledge that has been acquired through formal and informal training to all Hill’s employees

Accountable as the standard owner for EHS processes and programs by meeting or exceeding Colgate, Hill’s and regulatory established EHS standards – and supports Plant Set-up for all EHS requirements

Support implementation of Quality Assurance and Food Security initiatives

Ensure personnel adhere to Hill’s policies, safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices, including Quality Assurance and Food Safety

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial hygiene or related field

6+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain or EHS or equivalent

2+ years or people management experience

3+ years of EHS experience

Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations

Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point and email

Preferred Qualifications

Influence and Negotiation Skills - Capable of winning support from others, stimulates others to take action, and works towards win/win solutions.

Team Building/Relationship Building Skills - Capable of developing relationships with key people in other functions and at other levels.

Strategy/Vision - Operates from a strategic perspective and balances big picture concerns with day-to-day activities. Additionally recognizes broad implication of issues.

Results Orientation - Conveys a sense of urgency when appropriate and drives hard on the right issues.

Communication - Keeps people up to date and speaks and writes effectively.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 USD

• Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
• Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningful to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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