ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manager of Environmental Health and Safety to lead initiatives that ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety across the organization. This role is pivotal in developing training programs, managing inspections, and implementing effective hazard control practices. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to enhance workplace safety and environmental compliance. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and commitment to responsible practices while contributing to the well-being of employees and the environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness Programs

Telemedicine

Commuter Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in EHS and/or environmental & safety programs in manufacturing.
• HAZWOPER certification required or must obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages inspection procedures to address hazards.
• Oversees OSHA and EPA compliance and manages safety audits.

Skills

EHS Program Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Analysis

Training Development

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Safety

Tools

Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO)

Job description

Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident’s global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

The Manager, Environmental Health and Safety will be responsible for partnering with operations, maintenance, and support staff. This includes planning, developing, implementing, updating, and administering EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training to ensure compliance with all company standards and governmental regulations that protect Trident employees and assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Partners with site Management, Human Resources, and Corporate Safety to deploy and implement the Trident Safety Process and to fully prepare or maintain facilities for OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) accreditation.

Develops and manages inspection procedures to identify and address areas presenting hazard or risk.

Evaluates hazardous conditions or practices and develops and implements effective and sustainable hazard control practices and programs.

Develops and implements training programs to cover emergency procedures, environmental compliance, workplace safety, and other areas consistent with governmental regulations and business needs. Maintains training records.

Ensures safety compliance by overseeing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory shifts other regulatory related activities and procedures.

Establishes, tracks, and delivers workers’ compensation cost reduction and containment practices and procedures.

Plans and directs safety and industrial hygiene services and monitors third-party administration of the Workers Compensation program.

Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are in place and followed during release of or exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants.

Leads or monitors safety committee meetings, and related activities.

Acts as the EHS Pillar owner and is responsible for workstream pace and completion.

Manages annual Trident Internal Safety audits, Tabletop and Drill activities.

Provides support during OSHA, EPA, PSM, and other regulatory audits.

Defines and prioritizes site programs to meet the needs of regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, corporate policies and site-specific procedures and audit findings. Assists plant staff in prioritization of action items to address gaps.

Identifies sources of safety and health risk and develops programs, policies, and procedures. Perform risk analysis/JSA/JHA on job task. Maintains Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) program.

Investigates fatalities, serious injuries, and near misses that occur at company facilities while leading A3 for any recordables; reviews accident statistics and makes recommendations for correction using root cause correction action processes.

May be responsible for managing a team of EHS staff. Setting priorities, completing performance reviews, providing guidance, direction, coaching and feedback.

Additional Responsibilities:

Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions

Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Bachelor’s degree in environmental safety, or other relevant technical fields (or equivalent combination of education and additional experience)

A minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibilities in EHS and/or environmental & safety programs in manufacturing, production, or a related industry

HAZWOPER certification is required or ability to obtain within 6 months

Ability to establish and evaluate strategic goals and metrics for measuring success.

Strong collaboration, analytical, influential, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interfacing with site management and leading group meetings.

Must be results-oriented with the ability to drive continuous improvement within the Safety and Occupational Health department as well as the overall organization

Strong working knowledge technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.

Strong knowledge of Federal and State L&I and OHSA regulations, safety practices.

Working knowledge of all applicable local, regional, and federal requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Occupational Health-Safety and/or accredited professional certification professional is strongly preferred

Experience in the seafood industry or in a further process operation (batter, breaded, fried)

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently required to climb at great heights or balance.

The employee is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Job requires working in close confines.

The employee moves objects regularly up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or age.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Any employment offer from Trident Seafoods or its subsidiaries is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining a valid U.S. Work Authorization status throughout employment.

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