Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS) Supervisor

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS) Supervisor for a direct-hire opportunity south of Minneapolis, MN. This hands-on role focuses on creating a strong safety culture within a food manufacturing environment.

The EHS Supervisor will ensure regulatory compliance, lead investigations, and maintain OSHA records while partnering with leadership to prevent injuries and environmental impact. Relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Safety, OHSE or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience maintaining OSHA records and safety docs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and own EHS initiatives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and state health, safety, and environmental regs.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs and related records.
• Perform safety inspections, hazard and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with HR on workers' compensation and injury management.
• Train employees and leadership on safety practices.
• Support safety committee activities.
• Share best practices with other facilities.

Skills

Safety/EHS degree

Manufacturing experience

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

OSHA records

Communication skills

Independent ownership

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

CSP/CRSP (nice to have)

Education

Degree in Safety/OHSE

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS) Supervisor

Location: South of Minneapolis, MN

Job Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Salary: $75,000-80,000 annually + annual bonus

Relocation Assistance Offered!

Kelly Science is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS) Supervisor for a direct-hire opportunity with our client, a leading food manufacturing company south of Minneapolis, MN.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS professional who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and has a passion for promoting a strong safety culture. The EHS Professional will be responsible for supporting day-to-day safety initiatives, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, investigating incidents, and partnering with employees and leadership to prevent workplace injuries and environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and advise management on necessary compliance actions.
• Lead and/or support incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, investigations, and corrective measures.
• Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and risk assessments throughout the facility.
• Review safe work procedures and provide recommendations to improve workplace safety.
• Monitor employee, contractor, and visitor compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Partner with Human Resources on workers' compensation and injury management.
• Maintain required OSHA records, including OSHA 300 and 300A logs, injury reports, and other applicable documentation.
• Coordinate and support the facility's health and safety committee.
• Collaborate with other company facilities to share safety best practices and implement company-wide initiatives.
• Help develop and strengthen a positive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Serve as a point of contact for on-site security, where applicable.
• Provide guidance, communication, and training to employees and leadership regarding safety practices and requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree, certification, or formal education in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field is required.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or an industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and standards.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, hazard assessments, and corrective actions.
• Experience maintaining OSHA records and safety documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence employees and leadership at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of EHS initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer systems.
• CSP, CRSP, or similar professional certification is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is based in a food manufacturing/production environment and requires regular presence on the production floor.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance required when the weight exceeds this limit.
• Comfortable working around food allergens, chemicals, and varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and dampness.