Plant EHS and Security Manager

Tillamook; Oregon; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillamook seeks a Plant EHS & Safety Manager to protect employee health and safety, champion environmental stewardship, and ensure regulatory compliance at the Boardman site. You will lead EHS programs, drive continuous improvement, and partner with site leadership to foster a world-class EHS culture.

As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will develop proactive engagement strategies, manage workers’ compensation processes, and administer site security programs in alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in EHS functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site’s EHS strategy aligning with regulatory guidance.
• Administer site EHS programs including training, workers’ comp, incentives, and compliance.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and hazard assessments for continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver EHS and security training to meet annual compliance requirements.
• Support the EHS committee with clear communication and follow-through on actions.
• Track and report EHS metrics highlighting trends and improvement opportunities.
• Manage workers’ compensation processes and return-to-work documentation.
• Improve site security programs in line with corporate policies.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Plant EHS & Safety Manager

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where wePlay to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals.OurUncompromising Qualityhas led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that beingGood Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with aOne TeamandGenuine Caremindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

What you will do:

The Plant EHS Manager is responsible for protecting the health and safety of all TCCA employees while championing environmental stewardship and ensuring full regulatory compliance. As a key member of the Boardman Site Leadership Team, this role helps shape and drive the site’s vision, strategic direction, and performance objectives toward achieving a world class EHS culture.

Here’s a day in the life:

• Develop and execute TCCA’s strategy for proactive employee engagement in EHS programs using industry best practices and regulatory guidance.
• Administer all site EHS programs—including training, workers’ compensation, incentive programs, and compliance with OR‑OSHA, OR‑DEQ, and U.S. EPA regulations—to support corporate EHS objectives.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and hazard assessments to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, deliver, monitor, and audit EHS and security training to ensure all employees meet annual compliance requirements.
• Support and guide the site EHS Committee, ensuring strong communication, engagement, and follow‑through on action items.
• Assist in developing, tracking, and reporting EHS metrics that highlight trends, improvement opportunities, and progress on goals.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation processes, including injury investigations, case tracking, medical appointments, and return‑to‑work documentation.
• Administer and continuously improve site-specific and shared security programs, ensuring alignment with corporate policies.
• Partner with site leadership to enhance EHS awareness, accountability, and understanding of EHS responsibilities across the facility.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements and industry trends to promote informed employee involvement and maintain compliance.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 5 years’ experience in the EHS function requried
• Computer proficiency and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint

Working Conditions:

This role operates in plant offices and department work areas located within production or warehouse environments. The workspace includes a desk and computer but may not always be temperature‑controlled and can involve exposure to loud background noise. The position requires regular entry into the production facility, including walking on uneven or slippery surfaces and navigating areas with active forklift traffic. The role requires primarily sitting, with periods of standing and walking to complete tasks. Occasional stooping, bending, and crouching may be needed for filing or accessing supplies. The position may also require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Facility & Food Safety Responsibilities

• Follow and uphold Employee Safety policies and procedures outlined in the employee safety meetings, employee handbook, CBAs, posted in the work environment, and/or as directed by supervisory staff.
• Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Follow and uphold procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party programs/audits.

Management/Supervisors:

• Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed.
• Insure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies.

Physical requirements:

• Sitting
• Standing and/or walking
• Lifting 25 lbs.
• Vision for machine or computer operations
• Hearing

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. Weare seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to joinour exceptional organization and help us build our future.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.

EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.