Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - K9 & Kin

Kalmbach Feeds; Bellaire Gardens (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(K) with company match

Generous PTO policy

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Collaborative and dynamic work env

Job summary

K9 & Kin is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all EHS programs at our pet food production facility in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The role focuses on building a world-class safety culture, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across safety, environmental, and incident investigations.

Reporting to the Complex Manager, you will drive risk reduction, lead audits, train staff, and coordinate emergency drills while maintaining stringent OSHA and EPA requirements

Qualifications

• Five+ years EHS leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to influence culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the facility's EHS strategy and goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, state and local regulations.
• Manage environmental permits, reporting, and monitoring.
• Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, and environmental incidents; implement corrective actions.
• Provide safety training and leadership development for staff.
• Develop Emergency Action Plan and coordinate drills with responders.

Skills

EHS leadership

OSHA knowledge

Environmental compliance

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Tech proficiency

CSP/CIH preferred

VPP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Environmental Science

Industrial Hygiene

Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS management systems

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - K9 & Kin

K9 General Admin Salary - Full Time Management Upper Sandusky, OH, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2005

About the Role:

As K9 & Kin continues to grow and build one of North America's most advanced pet food manufacturing facilities, we are seeking a strategic and results-driven Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all environmental, health, and safety programs at our state-of-the-art facility. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a world-class safety culture while ensuring compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company requirements.

Reporting to the Complex Manager, the EHS Manager serves as the facility's subject matter expert for occupational safety, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, workers' compensation, contractor safety, and regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for fostering an environment where safety is a core value, environmental stewardship is expected, and every employee is empowered to identify and eliminate hazards before incidents occur.

Primary Responsibilities:

• EHS Leadership:Develop and implement the facility's Environmental, Health & Safety strategy; lead the site's safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and employee engagement; and establish annual EHS goals and key performance indicators aligned with company objectives.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance:Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company regulations. Develop, implement, and maintain written safety programs, policies, and procedures covering Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, and all applicable regulatory programs.
• Environmental Compliance:Manage all environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, waste management, and spill prevention. Ensure compliance with applicable environmental permits and reporting requirements, and coordinate environmental monitoring, inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Risk Management & Incident Investigation:Lead investigations of workplace injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, and property damage events. Perform root cause analysis, ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified, and manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Training & Employee Development:Develop and deliver safety orientation for new employees, ongoing regulatory and site-specific safety training, and ensure all required employee certifications remain current. Coach supervisors and managers on safety leadership and accountability.
• Emergency Preparedness:Develop and maintain the facility Emergency Action Plan, coordinate emergency response planning with local responders, and lead emergency drills including fire, medical, severe weather, chemical release, and evacuation exercises.
• Continuous Improvement:Conduct facility safety audits, behavioral observations, and compliance assessments. Analyze leading and lagging safety indicators and develop initiatives that improve employee engagement, environmental performance, and reduce operational risk.

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate is a visible safety leader who builds relationships throughout the organization while maintaining uncompromising standards for employee safety and environmental compliance. This individual possesses strong regulatory knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence every level of the organization.

• Experience:You have five or more years of EHS leadership experience in food, pet food, feed, or other manufacturing environments, with comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements, incident investigation, and corrective action implementation.
• Education:A bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Leader:You are a visible, credible safety leader with strong leadership and coaching abilities who fosters a safety-first culture and empowers employees at every level to identify and eliminate hazards.
• Communicator:You possess excellent communication and presentation skills and a demonstrated ability to influence organizational culture and engage stakeholders across the business.
• Analytical:You have strong analytical and root cause investigation skills and the ability to analyze leading and lagging safety indicators to develop proactive risk reduction strategies.
• Technically Proficient:You have comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations and strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
• Preferred:Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar professional certification. Experience with OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), greenfield manufacturing startups, EPA permitting, and behavior-based safety programs is a plus.

Working Conditions:

This role requires regular presence on the plant floor and in office environments. Exposure to manufacturing conditions, including noise, temperature variations, industrial equipment, and chemical agents, is expected. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas. The ability to support off-shift operations and respond to emergency situations is required. Some travel may be required for regulatory interactions, training, or industry events.

About the Company:

K9 & Kin is a family-owned, U.S.-based pet food company built to develop, produce, and support a diverse portfolio of high-quality pet nutrition brands across multiple segments of the industry. Our platform is designed to serve the unique needs of the farm, feed, and specialty retail channels, delivering products that balance performance, value, and trust.

Being family-owned shapes how we operate. We take a long-term view, value relationships over transactions, and hold ourselves accountable to the same standards we expect from our partners. We collaborate closely with retailers and suppliers who share our commitment to reliability, transparency, and sustainable growth.

Above all, we are driven by a simple goal: to produce pet food people can trust, from a company they enjoy doing business with.

K9 & Kin Offers:

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with eligibility from the date of hire
• 401(K) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

K9 & Kin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment is subject to verification of credentials, reference checks, and a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.