Environmental Health and Safety Manager I

Kellanova Co; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Manager I for our Jackson, TN Plant. You will lead site EHS programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with leaders to build a strong safety culture.

You’ll deliver effective safety training and develop proactive hazard controls to protect workers and the environment. You will supervise EHS technicians, coordinate with Engineering and continuous improvement groups, and drive regulatory readiness across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Progressive Environmental Health and Safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
• Demonstrated ownership of site-level safety and environmental programs, including regulatory compliance and inspection readiness.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements and their application in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience leading or supervising EHS professionals or technicians.

Responsibilities

• Functional Support - Serve as a technical resource for plant safety and environmental compliance.
• Process Management - Manage EHS records, document management, and reporting to internal stakeholders and agencies.
• Leadership - Lead cross-departmental efforts to identify hazards and drive mitigation actions.
• Delivering Success - Track and report EHS performance and support site safety initiatives.

Skills

EHS Leadership

OSHA Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Hazard Identification

Training Delivery

Education

Bachelor's in EHS/Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Document Management

Regulatory Reporting

Job description

As the Environmental Health & Safety Manager I at our Jackson, TN Plant, you will report to the Site Environmental Health and Safety Manager II and partner with employees and leaders to build and sustain a strong safety culture. You will help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses by implementing occupational safety and health standards, delivering effective safety training, and developing programs that proactively identify and eliminate workplace hazards.

In this role, you will lead site environmental programs, co-chair the Natural Resource Conservation Center of Excellence and supervise shift EHS Technicians. You will take an active role in managing workplace health, safety, and environmental risks and ensuring the facility remains compliant with all applicable regulations. You will also work cross-functionally with Engineering and the Autonomous Maintenance Center of Excellence to review operations, share insights, and drive improvements that reduce people safety and environmental risks across the site.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Functional Support - Work with the Site EHS Manager to serve as a technical resource for plant safety and environmental compliance.
• Process Management - Ensure accurate and timely EHS recordkeeping, document management, and case management. Prepare, maintain, and submit required records and reports to internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Leadership - Partner across departments to identify hazards and risks and ensure actions are taken to mitigate or eliminate them. Lead, coordinate, and participate in EHS performance improvement initiatives.
• Delivering Success - Track, analyze, and report EHS performance. Support site security programs and systems. Apply strong problem‑solving skills to support leadership while delivering daily operational results.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Progressive Environmental Health and Safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment
• Demonstrated ownership of site‑level safety and environmental programs, including regulatory compliance and inspection readiness
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements and their application in a manufacturing setting
• Experience leading or supervising EHS professionals or technicians

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

The Hiring Manager for this role is Laura Borchardt. This is a Global Level 5 equivalent role.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.