EHS Manager: Lead Safety & Compliance in Manufacturing

Ferrara Candy Co.; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across a manufacturing facility in the United States. The role focuses on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and integration of EHS management systems into daily operations.

You will drive proactive risk reduction and lead cross-functional teams to improve safety performance. Responsibilities include developing programs, conducting audits, coordinating with engineering and quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related field, or a combination of education and experience related to the position.
• 5–10 years of experience in safety and environmentally conscious manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years coordinating EHS sustainability activities in a manufacturing setting.
• Extensive working and detailed knowledge of OSHA, EPA and regulatory compliance inspection procedures and safety standards.
• An EHS-related certification such as (CSHO, WSO, OSHT, CET, CHMM, ASP, CSP) a plus.
• Knowledge of Management Systems (i.e. ISO 14001,18001, 45001, VPP, SMS).
• Ability to travel (5-10%).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and standards to meet or exceed relevant internal and external safety & environmental standards in a manner consistent with sound business practices
• Manage, coach, and develop EHS Specialist; Serve as a subject matter expert for OSHA PSM and EPA RMP programs
• Provide visibility of safety, health, and environmental progress, performance in both leading and lagging measures of the EHS program
• Develop and implement EHS programs that promote safe work practices, employee engagement, and metrics improvement
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and reporting of PSM, RMP, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, Used Oil, and Storm water programs
• Educate, train, coach, and provide support to operations in the development and execution of consistent safety and environmental management programs
• Work with Engineering and Quality teams as a collaborative partner to identify, address and review all aspects of PRP and MOC processes
• Execute, measure, and monitor process to assess the overall safety and environmental performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Perform risk assessments and assist in the implementation of effective physical and/or behavioral control measures
• Collaborate with other facilities to share knowledge and best practices; foster peer communication
• Oversee regulatory compliance audits/inspections and associated record keeping; review incident and injury reporting and analyze data to identify trends
• Lead and ensure thorough investigation of all incidents, in coordination with site leadership
• Foster a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement
• Provide leadership in development and oversight of EHS compliance programs and continuous improvement
• Oversee incident investigation and CAPA reports across multiple sites
• Develop programs to reduce workers’ compensation and injury rates
• Apply ergonomic principles and suggest engineering/administrative controls
• Understand biomechanics and interaction with machinery and workstations
• Provide leadership and support for site security
• Engage in sustainability projects and activities

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Budget management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related field

EHS certification (CSHO, WSO, OSHT, CET, CHMM, ASP, CSP)

Job description

Ferrara is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across a manufacturing facility in the United States. The role focuses on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and integration of EHS management systems into daily operations.

You will drive proactive risk reduction and lead cross-functional teams to improve safety performance. Responsibilities include developing programs, conducting audits, coordinating with engineering and quality, and