Plant EHS Supervisor: Safety Leader & Compliance

Ferrara Candy Co.; Forest Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor to protect the plant workforce and environment at our Forest Park site. You will monitor health and safety, ensure compliance with policies and government standards, and maintain EHS programs across the site with a focus on safe operations and continuous improvement.

You will lead safety training, investigate incidents, collaborate with Engineering, HR, Quality and Operations, and foster a culture where safety is a core value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental sciences or related field is required.
• 1+ year of experience in safety/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience coordinating EHS sustainability activities is a plus.
• First Aid/CPR/AED or other EHS certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, DOT and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS leadership and oversight for both Forest Park and Maywood Drive facilities, ensuring compliance and continuous safety improvement.
• Present EHS programs and train employees in site safety practices.
• Lead and coordinate safety initiatives and procedures with hands-on leadership.
• Train and coach employees on OSHA required training and safety topics.
• Investigate incidents and collaborate with site leadership to prevent recurrence.
• Review incident data and identify trends to improve safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies on the plant floor.
• Lead safety committees and engage site personnel in safety culture.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Ergonomics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/environmental sciences

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Ferrara is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor to protect the plant workforce and environment at our Forest Park site. You will monitor health and safety, ensure compliance with policies and government standards, and maintain EHS programs across the site with a focus on safe operations and continuous improvement.

You will lead safety training, investigate incidents, collaborate with Engineering, HR, Quality and Operations, and foster a culture where safety is a core value.