EHS Supervisor

Chobani; Town of Columbus (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chobani is seeking an EHS Supervisor to advance environmental, health, and safety programs at our site in New York. The role leads safety and environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations while fostering a strong EHS culture across teams.

The ideal candidate will have environmental compliance experience in manufacturing, with the ability to manage permits, inspections, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Safety, Environmental Management, Occupational Health, Regulatory Compliance, or related field.
• 3-5 years in safety, environmental, regulatory, or EHS roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with OSHA and environmental regulations; permitting and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory recordkeeping (OSHA 300 logs, safety training records, KPIs, action plans, safety scorecards).
• Develop and mentor safety teams and trainers to support compliance and training completion.
• Conduct worksite and farm safety inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Promote safety awareness through communications, recognition programs, and health events.
• Interpret safety standards and develop policies, JSAs, and PPE assessments.
• Mentor supervisors in investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Partner with HR on safety accountability processes.
• Support hearing conservation program and related certifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering on environmental compliance for new projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental/Regulatory fields

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

The EHS Supervisor is responsible for supporting and advancing the site's Environmental, Health and Safety programs while ensuring compliance with applicable occupational safety, health, and environmental regulations. This role provides site leadership and guidance to associates, supervisors, managers, and cross-functional teams to identify hazards, improve safety performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and build a strong, sustainable EHS culture.
Environmental Compliance experience is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting environmental programs within a manufacturing environment and will be comfortable working with regulatory requirements, permits, inspections, reporting, and environmental improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Safety & Health

• Maintain regulatory recordkeeping, including OSHA 300 Logs, safety training records, KPIs, action plans, and safety scorecards.
• Develop and mentor self-sustaining business unit safety teams and subject matter experts/trainers to support site safety, regulatory compliance, and training completion.
• Conduct worksite and farm safety inspections to identify and correct regulatory, ergonomic, and workplace health and safety hazards.
• Promote safety awareness through safety communications, recognition programs, health fairs, safety postings, and other engagement initiatives.
• Interpret applicable safety standards and develop and implement policies, procedures, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and PPE assessments.
• Mentor supervisors and managers in accident/incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action development and follow-up.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure consistent administration of safety accountability and related processes.
• Manage and support the site hearing conservation program, including mentorship of the Athletic Trainer and maintenance of applicable hearing conservation certifications.
• Develop and leverage an external safety and health network to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory expectations.

Environmental Compliance

• Support site environmental programs and ensure compliance with applicable County, State, and Federal environmental regulations.
• Provide the knowledge and guidance needed to develop sustainable environmental compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with environmental permit renewals, regulatory reports, submissions, and required documentation to ensure they are completed accurately and on time.
• Remain current on applicable environmental regulations and communicate changes and requirements to site leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Support environmental programs including, as applicable, Stormwater Management, SPDES Permit compliance, waste management and hauling, hazardous waste disposal, Zero Waste to Landfill initiatives, potable water, Tier II reporting, Risk Management Plans (RMP), air permit registrations, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting, Greenhouse Gas emissions validation, FCC radio licenses, Department of Agriculture feed licenses, cooling tower registrations and sampling, wetland requirements, and Bulk Petroleum and Bulk Chemical Storage compliance.
• Provide guidance and ensure environmental incidents are appropriately reported, investigated, and followed through to corrective action.
• Collaborate with Engineering and other departments on new projects, modifications, and repair work to identify and address environmental compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the site environmental training program and help ensure employees understand applicable environmental requirements.
• Partner with site leadership to develop, track, and manage leading and lagging EHS performance indicators.
• Collaborate with other Chobani locations to promote consistency and share environmental, health, and safety best practices.
• Assist with coordinating capital funds and projects designed to reduce risk, improve compliance, and enhance environmental performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Management, Occupational Health, Regulatory Compliance, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in safety, environmental, regulatory, or EHS-related roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Environmental Compliance experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable environmental regulations.
• Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, inspections, or compliance programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and develop safety performance through others.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft-based software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate requirements, results, risks, and opportunities to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours and provide EHS support across all shifts and work schedules.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visitwww.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $60,500.00 - $95,700.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.