Environmental Health & Safety Manager

L.A. Darling; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L.A. Darling is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead EHS initiatives at their manufacturing site in Paragould, AR. This mid-senior level position focuses on compliance with safety regulations, incident investigations, and training staff to foster a safe work culture. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a background in Environmental Health & Safety, along with a degree in the field or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance EHS programs implementation.
• Assist in incident investigations and corrective action plans.
• Serve as subject matter expert for health & safety issues.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an EHS specialty

Job description

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L.A. Darling Company LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

If you enjoy defining, leading, and executing in a fast past environment, outlining, and solving your own problems, and working with a changing and diverse group of people then Marmon is for you.

Marmon Retail Solutions Group includes three manufacturing businesses with facilities located in Minnesota, Arkansas, Virginia, Oklahoma, and Nevada, backed by the bandwidth and adaptability of Marmon Holdings, Berkshire Hathaway Company (a Warren Buffett company). Marmon’s strong financial position and access to capital enables our business to grow strategically via innovation, internal investment, and acquisition while experiencing the service and agility of a small business, it also provides the possibility for career advancement.

Summary

The EHS Manager will be responsible for leading and enhancing the implementation, coordination, and sustainment of all EHS programs at our manufacturing site. This would also include championing site-specific initiatives to ensure compliance with local and federal regulations. EHS Manager responsibilities also include recommending equipment upgrades / changes, educating employees / managers as well as analyzing accident investigations to help identify root cause and corrective actions.

Essential Functions

• Identify and recommend improvements to health & safety systems to reduce costs, increase productivity and efficiency, and improve overall safety culture.
• Assist in incidents investigations such as injuries, vehicle accidents and property damage.
• Assist sites to determine root cause of incidents and assist with corrective action plans for each incident.
• Assist during interaction with regulatory agencies.
• Serve as subject matter expert, providing technical guidance concerning health & safety issues.
• Keep apprised of federal, state, and regional laws and regulations affecting locations and maintain working relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Ensure timely notification is made to regulatory agencies and company management for incidents.
• Identify EHS, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and DHS regulations applicable to processes at facility and assist in implementing standards, and programs.
• Monitor location for unsafe work practices and unsafe work conditions.
• Assist and coordinate spill response efforts.
• Evaluate operational practices for environmental risk.
• Ensure preparation, submittal, and maintenance of any regulatory environmental reporting.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an EHS specialty is preferred or minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing environments
• Must be able to effectively communicate, influence and train employees.
  
  

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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