EHS Manager: Plant Safety & Environment Leader

Missouri Ag Connection; Forsyth, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking an EHS Manager in Missouri to lead environmental, health, and safety strategies at a plant site. You will manage KPIs, drive compliance with regulatory standards, and mentor staff to foster a strong safety culture.

You will partner with plant leadership to ensure continuous improvement, incident investigations, and effective risk mitigation across operations. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strong communication.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental or other applicable field; degree waivable with 6–12 years of EH&S experience.
• Preferred manufacturing environment experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including public presentation ability.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn and utilize other standardized systems.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Plant Manager and other plant leaders to implement and maintain environmental and safety KPIs.
• Provide constant and consistent leadership, guidance and mentoring along with training and public presentation as necessary.
• Assist in building management and employee dedication and enthusiasm for safety through effective leadership and influence.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of environmental, health and safety programs and policies through consistent monitoring and auditing.
• Knowledge and understanding of a multitude of environmental health, safety regulations and policies with the ability to communicate the requirements effectively and assist the facility with implementation and management.
• Assess and manage safety and health impacts and risks of the normal operations, changes and realistically possible emergency scenarios
• Provide leadership and accountability for environmental and safety reporting requirements in a computer environmental and safety management system.
• Act as a champion and mentor for colleague safety engagement that comes in many forms.
• Identify training needs associated with safety aspects and provide training accordingly
• Partner with the Total Process Safety Leaders to ensure the plant is in compliance with process safety regulations/standards that may apply.
• Lead or have integral involvement in incident investigations.
• Lead and provide oversight of injured colleague cases.
• Support and drive Continuous Improvement by participating in monthly calls with business unit leaders and global EHS teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental or other applicable field

Effective oral and written communication

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) and quick learner

Proven ability to work in a team

Hazard recognition and risk assessment

Job description

ADM is seeking an EHS Manager in Missouri to lead environmental, health, and safety strategies at a plant site. You will manage KPIs, drive compliance with regulatory standards, and mentor staff to foster a strong safety culture.

You will partner with plant leadership to ensure continuous improvement, incident investigations, and effective risk mitigation across operations. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strong communication.