Plant EHS Leader: Safety Strategy & On‑Floor Impact

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing LLC; Van Buren (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing LLC is seeking an experienced Plant Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead EHS strategy and programs across two Van Buren manufacturing plants. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role on the plant floor and at the leadership table.

You will partner with all levels of the organization to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and build a proactive safety culture while ensuring continuous improvement and strong operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying safety and environmental regulations, conducting audits and investigations, managing corrective actions, and supporting regulatory inspections.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and business judgment.
• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to spend meaningful time on the plant floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS strategy, priorities, goals, and programs across both Van Buren plants.
• Own and advance the Safety Pillar within Weaver Manufacturing Excellence (WME).
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, IDEM, and local requirements, including environmental permits, reporting, inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Provide coaching on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and accountability on the manufacturing floor.
• Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, environmental events, and high-potential exposures; ensure corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and EHS reviews for new or modified equipment and processes.
• Oversee EHS training, emergency preparedness, contractor safety, and performance metrics.
• Partner with People Department on injury case management and return-to-work programs.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Manufacturing operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Tools

Audits & investigations

Job description

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing LLC is seeking an experienced Plant Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead EHS strategy and programs across two Van Buren manufacturing plants. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role on the plant floor and at the leadership table.

You will partner with all levels of the organization to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and build a proactive safety culture while ensuring continuous improvement and strong operational performance.