EHS Manager [AS-15264]

Shirley Parsons; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing organization in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives at its production facility. This role focuses on driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing programs that protect employees, assets, and operations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in EHS or related field, at least 3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, and strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading EHS in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute EHS strategies that support operational goals and continuous improvement.
• Monitor EHS performance via metrics and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, safety, transportation, and security regulations.
• Drive implementation of EHS management systems, training programs, and risk mitigation plans.
• Manage the site EHS budget and support workers' compensation activities; promote a zero-incident culture.
• Lead and mentor EHS Coordinator.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related

Job description

A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives at its production facility in the Cedar Rapids, IA area. This person will be responsible for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing programs that protect employees, assets, and operations.

The role offers the opportunity to influence site-wide performance, lead continuous improvement efforts, and partner with both plant and corporate leadership to achieve best-in-class EHS results. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safety professional looking to make a measurable impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Lead and execute environmental, health, and safety strategies that support operational goals, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze EHS performance through key metrics, communicating results, priorities, and action plans to stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, safety, transportation, and security regulations.
• Drive the implementation and sustainability of EHS management systems, training programs, risk mitigation plans, and emergency preparedness processes.
• Manage the site EHS budget, support workers' compensation activities, and foster a proactive, zero-incident safety culture throughout the facility.
• Lead and mentor EHS Coordinator.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety leadership within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations, environmental compliance programs, and safety management systems; experience with PSM and risk management programs is a plus.
• Professional safety certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHCM, OSHA certifications, or related credentials are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.