Regional EHS Manager - Minnesota

Balchem Corporation; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation is seeking a Regional EHS Manager based in Minnesota to oversee safety and compliance across various sites. This role is critical for ensuring that all operations meet legal and company standards for health and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an EH&S related field and at least 7 years of related experience in program management, particularly within food, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries. Strong people management and communication skills are essential.

The position offers a salary range of $155,000 - $165,000 and emphasizes a workplace culture of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in EH&S program management.
• Experience within Food, Pharmaceutical or Chemical Industries.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% in North America.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching for a zero injury work environment.
• Analyze current EH&S programs and policies.
• Implement programs to minimize safety risks.
• Coordinate EH&S related training activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

People management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EH&S or Engineering

Professional certification as CSP, CIH or PE

Job description

Company Overview

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state‑of‑the‑art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – "BCPC") with annual revenues over $950 million and a market cap exceeding $5.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is to be based out of our Faribault, Albert Lea or Sleepy Eye locations in Minnesota. This role will provide direct EHS support and leadership to the HNH sites. The Regional EHS Manager must ensure safe work conditions and practices exist that meet all applicable EH&S regulations and company policies. The position requires an experienced professional with excellent communication, organizational and multi‑tasking skills.

Essential Functions

• Provide close coaching and support to Plant Managers and staff on achieving a zero injury work environment.
• Analyze and evaluate current EH&S programs, policies, and practices to ensure they meet all current and proposed local, state, and national regulatory requirements, as well as Company EHS Standards and Programs.
• Implement, and maintain EH&S programs and policies to minimize and eliminate safety risks and occupational hazards associated with work practices.
• Establish EH&S monitoring programs to ensure all activities meet established requirements.
• Establish methods for maintaining site records for occupational and environmental health and safety including documentation on training and certifications.
• Manage key performance indicators (most importantly, leading indicators) to track the progress of EHS on a week‑by‑week and month‑by‑month basis.
• Manage, coordinate and implement the Company Critical To Life standards within the Region.
• Evaluate new processes and modify existing processes and facilities to meet new requirements.
• Participate on teams responsible for implementing new products and processes.
• Manage workers’ compensation activities at the HNH sites.
• Establish standards and methods of measuring environmental, health, and safety performance.
• Coordinate and/or administer EH&S related training activities to ensure that all employees are aware of their EH&S responsibilities and can operate in a safe and legal manner.
• Maintain/Improve current accident and incident reporting system for all employees.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine the cause and recommend changes to work practices or equipment to minimize or eliminate future safety risks.
• Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting and other conditions affecting the health, comfort, efficiency of employees.
• Prepare safety and compliance reports as required by management and outside regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the EH&S Culture.
• Ensure all sites under your direction are compliant with applicable governmental regulations.
• Be educated and skilled in conducting root cause analysis and applying process hazards analysis to an operation.
• Successful candidate will be well versed in sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an EH&S related Science or Engineering field. Professional certification as a CSP, CIH or PE is required for this role.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with an emphasis in EH&S program management. Experience within Food, Pharmaceutical or Chemical Industries.
• Experience working on Multinational Companies and Matrix environments is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% in North America.
• Demonstrated people management and team building skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously.
• Positive and motivated self‑starter with successful track record in changing environment; excellent organizational, teamwork and prioritization skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate with clarity, impact and passion to help drive a growing EH&S program, and to collaborate across all levels of the organization to enable and drive change.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills.

The expected salary range for this role is $155,000 - $165,000

Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.