Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing; Van Buren (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing in Van Buren, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead strategy and programs across our two Van Buren manufacturing plants. This hands‑on leadership role blends on‑floor coaching with executive collaboration to reduce risk and strengthen compliance.

You will own the Safety Pillar of Weaver Manufacturing Excellence and partner with People to manage injury case work, training, inspections, and environmental permits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying safety and environmental regulations, conducting audits and investigations, managing corrective actions, and supporting regulatory inspections.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and business judgment.
• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to spend meaningful time on the plant floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS strategy, priorities, goals, and programs across both Van Buren plants.
• Own and advance the Safety Pillar within Weaver Manufacturing Excellence (WME).
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, IDEM, and local requirements, including permits, reporting, inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, coaching leaders and team members on hazard recognition and safe work practices.
• Lead safety programs and risk-reduction efforts across machine safety, hazardous energy, PPE, and other hazards.
• Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, environmental events, and high‑potential exposures; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and EHS reviews for new or modified equipment, materials, processes, and capital projects.
• Oversee EHS training, emergency preparedness, contractor safety, metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with People Department on injury case management, return to work, and workers' compensation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene, or a related field

5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing

Regulatory knowledge and audits

Leadership and on-floor coaching

Safety program development and incident investigations

Tools

Lean/TPS/Manufacturing Excellence

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Location: Van Buren, Indiana

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Make Safety Part of How We Work

At Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, safety is more than a program—it is part of how we operate, lead, and care for our people.

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead EHS strategy and programs across our two Van Buren manufacturing plants.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable on the production floor and at the leadership table. You'll partner across all levels of the organization to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, solve problems, and continue building a proactive and accountable safety culture.

What You'll Do

• Lead EHS strategy, priorities, goals, and programs across both Van Buren plants.
• Own and advance the Safety Pillar within Weaver Manufacturing Excellence (WME), integrating safety into daily operations and continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, IDEM, and local requirements, including environmental permits, reporting, inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, coaching leaders and team members on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and accountability.
• Lead safety programs and risk‑reduction efforts involving machine safety, hazardous energy, mobile equipment, combustible dust, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, PPE, ergonomics, and other manufacturing hazards.
• Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, environmental events, and high‑potential exposures; identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Conduct risk assessments and EHS reviews for new or modified equipment, materials, processes, and capital projects.
• Oversee EHS training, emergency preparedness, contractor safety, performance metrics, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with the People Department on injury case management, return to work, and workers' compensation.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying safety and environmental regulations, conducting audits and investigations, managing corrective actions, and supporting regulatory inspections.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and business judgment.
• A hands‑on leadership style and willingness to spend meaningful time on the plant floor supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Preferred Experience

• 7+ years of EHS experience in food, grain, beverage, CPG, or high‑volume manufacturing.
• Experience supporting multiple plants or operations.
• CSP, CIH, CHMM, or another relevant EHS certification.
• Experience with Lean, TPM, or a pillar‑based manufacturing excellence system.
• Experience with grain handling, combustible dust, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, wastewater, air permitting, stormwater, or emergency response.

Why Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing?

This is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact in a highly visible leadership role. You'll help shape how safety is integrated into our operations, partner directly with plant leadership, and build stronger systems that protect our people, our community, and our environment.

Opportunity And Inclusion Statement

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to opportunity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone can succeed. Employment and hiring decisions are made based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications—without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment drives innovation and strengthens our company culture.