EHS Manager — Safety, Compliance & Improvement Lead

ingredion; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

Career growth and development

Employee recognition program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ingredion in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to lead site-wide EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening emergency preparedness. You will build a proactive safety culture and drive risk reduction across operations.

You will partner with leaders, employees, and union representatives to advance safety performance, manage a small team, and align with company goals and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Significant experience in safety, health, and environmental (EHS) management within manufacturing or operations environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, evaluate solutions, and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives for the site, ensuring a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, including OSHA, NFPA, EPA, North Carolina DNR, site security, and workers' compensation laws.
• Direct incident, injury, and root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve workplace safety.
• Oversee environmental compliance activities, including management of Title V air permits, NPDES permits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop site emergency response capabilities, including First Aid Responder and Hazmat teams, to ensure operational preparedness.
• Partner with leaders, employees, and union representatives to drive employee engagement, build trust, influence change, and advance proactive safety performance measures.
• Develop and execute strategic safety improvement plans, leveraging strong communication, integrity, and problem-solving skills to achieve company goals and navigate complex business challenges.

Skills

Effective communication

Change management

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Health & Safety

Job description

Ingredion in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to lead site-wide EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening emergency preparedness. You will build a proactive safety culture and drive risk reduction across operations.

You will partner with leaders, employees, and union representatives to advance safety performance, manage a small team, and align with company goals and sustainability initiatives.