Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 103,680 - 129,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K Match

PTO

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling seeks an EHS Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental activities in Alsip, Illinois. This position requires collaboration with facility management to enhance safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety management, a strong understanding of EHS regulations, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in safety, risk management and/or environmental.
• Excellent communication skills for technical information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Implement programs to reduce workplace injuries and ensure compliance.
• Provide SME guidance for EHS rules and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and create contingency plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of regulations

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field with 6+ years of experience

High School Diploma with 9+ years of experience

Job description

Job Details

• Shift: Full Time, Any Shift
• Salary: $103,680 - $129,600 plus annual target bonus
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement

Position Summary

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager leads and manages employee health, safety, and environmental activities and collaborates with management and other functions within the company. This position partners with facility management to build capability and provide EHS subject matter expertise for manufacturing and/or distribution facilities. The EHS Manager supports facility wastewater operations, hazardous materials, and other compliance program tracking as needed.

Position Responsibilities

• Implement programs to reduce workplace injuries and collisions and ensure continued compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
• Implement, evaluate and/or certify effectiveness of company EHS programs and systems through inspections and audits.
• Provide subject matter expert (SME) guidance and leadership to assist company compliance with EHS related rules and regulations.
• Identify improvement opportunities, capture, deploy and share best practices.
• Implement and manage ergonomic, asbestos, ammonia, wastewater, storm water and other compliance programs.
• Work with Facility and Fleet teams to ensure Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Operational Compliance.
• Conduct risk assessment by identifying and assessing potential magnitude of risk (environmental, safety, regulatory, production feasibility and quality) and create contingency plans.
• Assist with facility gap assessments and development of corrective action plans.
• Participate in Worker’s Compensation Claims reviews as needed.
• Gather and analyze EHS data, develop goals and targets, manage scorecards, databases, and dashboards for EHS related programs and metrics.
• Collaborate with Legal Department concerning permit applications, compliance queries and responses to OSHA, Environmental Production Agency (EPA) and other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare for emergency situations, including assistance of injured workers, by establishing emergency response team.
• Develop and deploy EHS awareness and compliance training programs to all levels of employees as needed.
• Serve as member of the facility’s crisis management team, during times of serious incidents, by directing efforts when requested, offering recommendations, interpreting regulations, and coordinating communication with government regulators or agencies.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Risk Management, Environmental or related field with 6+ years of experience in safety, risk management and/or environmental, OR High School Diploma with 9+ years of experience in safety, risk management and/or environmental.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of local, state or federal environmental, health and safety regulations and how to access and evaluate resources.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Travel up to 50%.
• Must pass a post‑offer background and drug test.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Food and beverage industry experience.
• People leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Progress towards one or more industry certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other certifications from the Board of Certified Safety Professional (BSCP) or American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
• Knowledge of procedures used to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards.
• Experience with Safety and Environmental Management Systems, e.g., ISO 18001 and 14001.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Individuals unable to meet these requirements due to a disability should contact their Human Resources department to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits (401K Match), Education Reimbursement, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal‑opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency Statement

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions, including skill sets, experience, training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.