Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHSS) Supervisor

Thrive Freeze Dry; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry in Wisconsin is seeking an Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHSS) Supervisor to lead site EHSS programs in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on role partners with operations to integrate EHSS into daily activities, delivers training, conducts incident investigations, and maintains regulatory compliance and SQF requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in EHSS, 5+ years in manufacturing, OSHA 30, and preferred CSP/CIH/OSHM certifications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHSS or related field or equivalent experience.
• Professional safety certifications preferred (CSP/ASP/CIH/OSHM).
• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years EHSS experience in manufacturing, with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve EHSS programs and policies at site.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local regs and company standards.
• Coach and train staff on EHSS practices.
• Oversee incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate with HR for ADA/ return-to-work management and EHSS data tracking.

Skills

EHSS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Training & coaching

Incident investigations

Hazard identification

Safety program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHSS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Job Type: Full-time / Salary

We are seeking a dedicated Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHSS) Supervisor to support our workplace safety programs and ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations. The EHSS Supervisor is responsible for leading, implementing and continuously improving corporate environmental, health and safety and security initiatives at the site-level to support safe, reliable and compliant food manufacturing operations. This role collaborates with all levels of staff to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as company policies and site procedures. You will integrate the EHSS principles into daily production activities, partner closely with operations and support functions, and drive a proactive safety culture. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone passionate about improving a safe and healthy work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of EHSS programs, policies and procedures in a production environment
• Ensure facility compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations, and company standards
• Partner with all levels of staff to lead and support EHSS efforts and integrate EHSS principles into daily activities and decision-making
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, daily floor engagement, reinforcement of safe behaviors and best practices, and recommendations for improvements
• Work with our Learning and Development team to develop, deliver and/ or coordinate required EHSS training
• Coach managers and supervisors on EHSS leadership principles, regulatory requirements, and best practices
• Oversee an effective Safety Committee
• Mitigate and/ or prevent organizational risks through inspections, audits, hazard identification and corrective actions
• Lead and support all incident investigations through the use of EHSS systems to ensure proper analysis, corrective actions, documentation, and reporting
• Coordinate post-accident care and communication to assure effective workers' compensation case management
• Support Human Resources with ADA/ return-to-work management
• Oversee site security operations, through the use of technology and/ or human resources, to ensure physical security measures are effective and properly maintained
• Maintain and analyze EHSS data to identify trends and hazard identification
• Maintain accurate records and documentation per company and regulatory requirements
• Comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements and Products Safety and Defense standards
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in an EHSS related field, preferred, or equivalent experience and training
• Professional safety certifications (i.e. CSP, ASP, CIH, OSHM, or equivalent), preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour certification, preferred
• Minimum 5 years of EHSS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, including experience leading EHSS programs and demonstrating measurable improvemen
• Experience communicating with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors
• Ability to train, coach and influence employees in classroom and production-floor settings
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend and support the implementation of effective safety solutions.
• Strong communication and coaching skills to promote a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to communicate safety concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Opportunity to grow in a dynamic, safety-focused workplace
• Hands-on experience with real-world safety initiatives
• Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities