EHS Manager: Lead Safety, Environment & ISO Certifications

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Denison, Iowa is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead regulatory programs and a robust EMS at the site. You will drive compliance with OSHA, EPA standards, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and manage ammonia refrigeration safety and risk programs.

You will design, implement, and train teams on SOPs, incident investigations, and emergency response. Strong leadership, strategic decision-making under pressure, and effective communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety or closely related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading teams or projects in EHS.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and ISO 14001/45001.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration safety and process safety management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Environmental, Health and Safety programs to ensure OSHA/EPA compliance.
• Maintain EMS (SIPS) and lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification efforts.
• Manage Process Safety and Risk Management programs for ammonia refrigeration; coordinate site security plans.

Skills

Team management

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Emergency response

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety

Tools

SAP (preferred)

MS Excel

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Denison, Iowa is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead regulatory programs and a robust EMS at the site. You will drive compliance with OSHA, EPA standards, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and manage ammonia refrigeration safety and risk programs.

You will design, implement, and train teams on SOPs, incident investigations, and emergency response. Strong leadership, strategic decision-making under pressure, and effective communication