Manager, EH&S

Richardson International; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & career development

Job summary

Richardson International is seeking a Manager, Environment, Health & Safety in St. Louis, MO to lead and coordinate EH&S programs for U.S. facilities. You will drive regulatory compliance, safety culture, and continuous improvement across sites while collaborating with facility managers, HR, and corporate teams.

You will travel within North America to support operations, develop procedures, and represent Richardson on industry committees. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal & State OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret regulations and guidance.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for training and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading multi-site EH&S programs across regions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary EH&S advisor for US facility management teams.
• Keep management informed on EH&S matters across regions and business units.
• Travel to operating facilities to assess EH&S needs and priorities.
• Deliver training programs and materials to support compliance and safety culture.
• Lead the development of operating procedures aligned with regulatory standards.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with HR on disability management and injury preventions.
• Ensure timely regulatory reporting (OSHA records, EPA, etc.).
• Liaise with industry associations to promote best practices.

Skills

Occupational health & safety knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Training & facilitation

Education

EH&S degree or certificate

CSP designation (in progress)

Job description

As a result of growth in our U.S. operations, our U.S. Country Office in St. Louis, Missouri provides leadership and support to our operating facilities and employees across the country.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.

We currently have the opportunity for a Manager, Environment, Health & Safety to join our team in St. Louis, MO at our U.S. Country Office. Reporting to the AVP, Engineering Services and EH&S, this position will provide support to Richardson’s facility management teams, within the United States, to ensure they maintain and achieve compliance with their ongoing regulatory, industry, and corporate objectives.

The position will lead the development, integration, delivery, and ongoing management of environmental, security, and health and safety initiatives by implementing effective programs and systems which monitor and promote a safe working environment, and regulatory and corporate compliance. In addition, the Manager, Environment, Health & Safety will actively represent Richardson International on applicable US-based industry committees and working groups and contribute to enhancing operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary advisor to the facility management teams within the United States on all EH&S-related subject matters
• Ensure management (facility, business unit and corporate) is kept abreast on relevant EH&S matters pertaining to the assigned region(s) and / or business unit(s)
• Travel to each operating facility to meet onsite with facility managers, safety reps, and committees to determine EH&S-support priorities and needs
• Deliver and facilitate training programs and content, both in person and virtually to support regulatory compliance and development of safety culture
• Promote effective and efficient EH&S-related communications, via Safety Committee Meetings, Toolbox Talks, employee and contractor orientations, etc., to facilitate a safe and efficient working environment
• Perform facility audits and inspections to evaluate the level of compliance with various regulatory, industry, and corporate standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Lead the drafting of corporate and site-specific operating procedures and programs, considerate of Corporate and US regulatory standards
• Provide proactive emergency planning assistance and incident response support
• Assist with conducting incident investigations to identify and report on hazards and recommend corrective action(s) to ensure applicable reporting requirements are met consistently
• Partner with Human Resources and facility management on implementing effective Disability Management programs for workplace injuries
• Work with sites to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all periodic regulatory reporting requirements (I.e. OSHA300, US BLS, State EPAs, etc.)
• Ensure all Federal, State and / or local government operating approvals are maintained in good standing and that facilities are working in accordance with these operating approvals to maintain compliance
• Participate in strategic planning of annual objectives, goals and measurements as they apply to EH&S matters, in conjunction with the Department Manager
• Proactively liaise with applicable OHS-based industry associations to ensure the positions and interests of the agri‑business and food processing sectors are appropriately communicated and considered in the development of industry best practices; and
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 7 to 10 years of working experience in an occupational, environmental, health, safety or related role
• Strong working knowledge of Federal & State workplace, health, and safety regulations with the ability to review and interpret legislation
• Proven experience working with regulators to manage through worksite inspections, and citations with knowledge of Federal & State OSHA and EPA requirements
• Prior experience managing multi-site/multi-jurisdiction EH&S programs
• Successful completion of a degree, diploma, or certificate program in Occupational or Environmental Health & Safety
• Possess or are working towards a recognized EH&S designation (i.e. CSP) within 24 months
• Experience working within an agribusiness, food processing, and/or the manufacturing sector in both union and non‑union environments would be an asset
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate proven adult education, facilitation and training skills
• Ability to travel within North America

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing with over 4,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and supporting our communities.

Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.