Environmental Health and Safety Manager

J&J Snack Foods; Weston (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods is seeking an EHS Manager to lead health and safety programs, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, investigate incidents, train staff, and develop policies to reduce hazards at the Weston, Oregon plant.

You will partner with HR for safety onboarding, monitor hazards, analyze incident data, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining regulatory requirements. This role focuses on protecting the wellbeing of the team and ensuring a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or a related field OR 3–5 years’ experience as a safety manager or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Experience writing policies and procedures for health and safety.
• Proficient in MS Office and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor removal of hazards (bio, physical, chemical) from the workplace.
• Provide safety training on policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Advise on safety compliance for projects and operations.
• Inspect and verify compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records per guidelines.
• Analyze incident reports and trend data to drive improvements.
• Develop new safety policies and training programs.
• Lead employees on safety topics and onboarding.
• Prepare reports on accidents and violations and determine causes.

Skills

Risk management

Health & safety management

Detailed reporting

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Incident investigation

Education

B.S. in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Under the direction of the Plant Manager the EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring that employees follow health and safety regulations and supervises operations to promote the wellbeing of the team. Duties include using safety research to create policies that eliminate workplace hazards, documenting accidents in the workplace and investigating the circumstances of an illness or injury.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor the removal of biological, physical, or chemical hazards from a workplace.
• Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Advise the company’s administrative team on safety issues and compliance in specific projects and operations.
• Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines.
• Analyze incident reports, metrics, and injury case studies in order to institute changes that lead to a safer environment.
• Develop new policies related to safety, health, and environmental concerns to include implementing new equipment, creating training programs, or adopting strategies to improve productivity while maintaining compliance with safety standards.
• Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety.
• Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations.
• Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes.
• Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees' safety.
• Conduct safety investigations and ensure corrective actions.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Certified in risk management and health/safety management.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety laws and guidelines
• Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures.
• Good understanding of data analysis and risk assessment
• Good organizational, leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognize when safety conditions need improvement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks especially when handling an accident or incident.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or a related field OR 3-5 years’ experience as a safety manager or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and teach a team.
• Great attention to detail.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Proficient in MS Office
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

US Salary Pay Range

$70,000 - $85,000 USD

Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.

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