Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AFB International in Aurora, Missouri, seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to champion a safety-first culture and environmental stewardship at our site. You will partner with leadership to design strategies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory excellence across operations.

You will lead hazard assessments, incident investigations, and training programs, while managing budgets and capital investments to support long-term safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7 years of progressive EHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continually improve EHS strategies, programs, and policies.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and job safety analyses.
• Drive incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Design and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Lead emergency response planning and business continuity initiatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Influence without authority

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Science

Tools

Wastewater management

Job description

This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Are you a strategic safety leader who believes that operational excellence starts with a culture of zero incidents? Do you thrive in environments where you can influence change, build strong partnerships, and drive meaningful impact across an organization?

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager at our site in Aurora, Missouri to champion our safety-first culture while advancing environmental stewardship and regulatory excellence. This is more than a compliance role - it's an opportunity to shape strategy, empower teams, and create a workplace where people and performance thrive together.

The Impact You’ll Make

As our EHS Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and a passionate advocate for employees. You will design and lead programs that protect our people, safeguard the environment, and support operational success.

Strategic Leadership & Culture Building

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS strategies, programs, and policies.
• Champion a proactive Zero Incident culture through engagement, visibility, and leadership collaboration.
• Lead safety committees and cross-functional teams to drive measurable improvements.
• Track and communicate leading and lagging indicators to inspire performance and accountability.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, and job safety analyses.
• Drive incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Ensure proper selection and implementation of engineering controls and PPE.
• Manage EHS budgets and capital investments to support long-term safety and environmental initiatives.

Training & Workforce Development

• Design and deliver impactful EHS training for employees, supervisors, new hires, and contractors.
• Coach and influence leaders at all levels to strengthen safety ownership and accountability.

Environmental & Regulatory Excellence

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.).
• Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies, inspections, and audits.
• Manage environmental programs including waste, emissions, stormwater, hazardous materials, and wastewater.
• Maintain permits, reporting requirements, and compliance calendars.
• Drive environmental sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

• Lead emergency response planning and drills.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to maintain crisis management and business continuity plans.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7 years of progressive EHS experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS leadership experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Experience in wastewater management.
• Demonstrated success leading cultural transformation initiatives.

The Leader We’re Looking For

You are:

• A confident decision-maker who leads with both courage and collaboration.
• Highly knowledgeable in safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Skilled at influencing without direct authority.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Customer-focused while holding firm on safety standards.
• Responsive, proactive, and able to balance thoughtful planning with urgency.
• Able to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable solutions.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in protecting our people, strengthening our operations, and reinforcing our commitment to environmental responsibility. You’ll have the visibility, autonomy, and executive partnership needed to drive meaningful change.

If you're ready to lead from the front, inspire a culture of safety, and leave a lasting impact - we'd love to connect with you. Apply today and bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for safety to a team committed to operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.