EHS Manager — Food Manufacturing Safety Leader

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC in Iola, KS is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environment, health, and safety initiatives in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on driving a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding EHS into daily operations across the plant.

Reporting to the Plant Manager with oversight of safety teams, you will manage workers' compensation, develop training programs, and partner with operations to enhance GMP and food safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an EHS related program or 4 years of experience in an EHS role.
• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations and compliance program management.
• Proven track record in influencing cross-functional teams and various initiatives.
• Ability to establish networks of peers in the factory to lead without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of technical and administrative direction on all EHS policies and programs applicable within the manufacturing plant.
• Champion local Safety Pillar team; driving continuous improvement and fostering a proactive safety culture
• Oversee and ensure full compliance with all OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, CPR, First Aid and AED requirements.
• Review and update internal policies and procedures to ensure they remain current, effective, and aligned with current regulations and company standards.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations; develop or revise policies and procedures as needed.
• Lead incident investigations and evaluations, ensuring thorough evaluation and corrective action follow-through
• Track and analyze incident reports, case studies, and trends to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and deploy training materials and programs to support compliance and promote safety awareness
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to improve operational efficiencies and reduce regulatory compliance-related cost.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day and EHS support to plant leadership and staff.
• Manage Worker's Compensation claims, reports, and transitional/ restricted duty assignments.
• Supervise the 2nd shift Health & Safety Supervisor
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to ensure product quality and uphold food safety standards.
• Learn to identify and address potential workplace and food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities, while maintaining proactive communication with supervisors.
• Document workplace and food safety and quality procedures, maintaining detailed records of monitoring, verification, and corrective actions.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional influence

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's in EHS

Job description

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC in Iola, KS is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environment, health, and safety initiatives in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on driving a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding EHS into daily operations across the plant.

Reporting to the Plant Manager with oversight of safety teams, you will manage workers' compensation, develop training programs, and partner with operations to enhance GMP and food safety