Manager, Health Safety & Environmental

The J.M. Smucker Company; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Health Safety & Environmental Manager to lead safety initiatives at their Lexington plant. In this role, you'll ensure compliance with environmental regulations, manage safety programs, and foster a culture of safety among employees. You will coordinate with regulatory agencies and drive the development of safety training programs. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values community and employee well-being. If you are passionate about safety and have a strong background in manufacturing, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Total Rewards Benefits Program

Employee Engagement Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with safety program leadership.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced computer skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of environmental reports and permits.
• Develop and manage safety programs to improve employee safety.

Skills

Occupational Safety

Environmental Compliance

People Management

Advanced Computer Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Regulatory Systems

Job description

Manager, Health Safety & Environmental

Manager, Health Safety & Environmental

Location: Lexington, KY manufacturing plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

Reports to: Plant Manager

Your Opportunity as the Health Safety & Environmental Manager

• Willingness to work off shift hours (nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and flow to the work as needed

• On-call for health, safety, and environmental emergencies

In this role you will:

• Ensure that all required environmental reports are submitted to the appropriate regulatory agency in a timely and accurate manner and that environmental permits are kept current.

• Provide guidance in developing, implementing and documenting required HS&E training for site personnel.

• Work with safety professionals and others at this location, and utilize Corporate and outside resources, to develop, implement and manage programs that will improve the safety of all employees and help ensure regulatory compliance.

• Act as a liaison with Local, State, and Federal Regulatory Agencies on matters relating to Safety and Environmental regulatory compliance and is a resource for interpretation of OSHA and EPA regulations.

• Coordinate the development of Annual Safety Plan, working with plant and corporate personnel, that establishes defined goals and time frames that will improve employee safety, meet regulatory requirements, and control safety-related costs.

• Solicit involvement of appropriate members of the workforce to form teams that will address specific safety and environmental issues.

• Support internal and external HS&E Key Element assessments.

• Coordinate and report metrics related to HS&E performance and compliance.

• Implement and sustain Corporate HS&E Standards.

• Participate, coordinate, lead, communicate and follow-up on monthly HS&E Leader conference calls.

• Ensure consistency in all personnel practices and actions.

• Manage and maintain site emergency response program and business continuity plan.

• Manage employee health programs and worker’s compensation for the plant.

• Manage site security programs and initiatives such as procedures for guards; site security systems, cameras, employee badges; and other security measures.

• Assist with training and qualifying site HS&E resources.

• Assist with site policy and procedure development, implementation, and enforcement.

• Work closely with leadership of the plant to ensure cross-department coordination and collaboration to maximize HS&E results.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 3+ years' experience leading a safety program in manufacturing.

• Prior people management and/or experience leading work teams.

• Advanced computer skills (including Microsoft Office Suite and regulatory systems).

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Prior experience in Occupational Safety, Environmental or science-related field, engineering, or risk management.

• Prior experience supporting compliance-related activities.

• Working knowledge of a High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture and/or employee engagement programs.

Learn more about working at Smucker:

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program.

• Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business.

• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.