Environmental Health and Safety Manager

HP Hood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EHS Manager to enhance workplace safety and compliance. This role involves managing environmental health and safety practices, ensuring adherence to regulations, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in safety management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating innovative safety solutions. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to employee development, offering a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

401k matches

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing development

Advancement opportunities

Bonus program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in EHS practices and safety management.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHS programs and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Investigate incidents and develop safety training programs.

Skills

Enthusiasm for safety

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Creativity in safety methods

Education

BA/BS degree in science or engineering

Credentials as OHST or CSP

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One Company.

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

For candidates based in NY this position typically pays between $100,800 - $117,200 annually.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing EHS practices; administer/implement EHS programs and policies outlined by OSHA, EPA and DOT as appropriate and maintain all pertinent records.
• Implements written EHS programs and company safety policies aligned with Federal & State requirements (i.e., OSHA, EPA or the respective State agencies). Administer the local hearing conservation program per OSHA regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and administers the facility written contractor safety manual.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and track injury and illness statistics to help identify safety concerns by trend analysis and provide recommendations to minimize these concerns. Interact with third party administrator and AOH personnel to provide/receive updates on WC claims.
• Act as company liaison with regards to all regulatory inspections; have all EHS records and files current and inspection ready.
• Review and maintain all company personal injury records. Develop strategies that will successfully bring injured employees back to work in a timely fashion.
• Investigate all incidents in area of coverage; utilize known root cause analysis techniques; work with local line leaders to implement processes to prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop and maintain Safety and Health training programs that ensure OSHA compliance as well as increase safety awareness and responsibility.
• Designated as company liaison with all insurance representatives; be present during all inspections involving outside parties; give recommended strategies for improving safety performance; manages all statistics to prioritize areas of immediate concern; and customize training efforts tailored to those areas.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree in science, engineering or related discipline and 5-10 or more years of related experience.
• Credentials as an OHST or CSP or other recognized certifications are a plus.
• Experience in food/beverage manufacturing and/or high-speed packaging preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must have a high level of enthusiasm for safety; known as a collaborator
• Team leader and problem solver; has exceptional interpersonal skills
• Self-starter/self-driven individual;
• Management level professional who takes a "hands-on" approach.
• Keen presentation skills and facilitation skills.
• Ability to be creative and demonstrate innovative methods to advance workplace safety.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)