Senior EHS Leader - Manufacturing Strategy & Compliance

Hershey Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Memphis, TN, seeks an experienced EHS leader to drive environmental, health, and safety strategy for the site. As a trusted advisor to site leadership, you will translate priorities into practical plans, strengthen compliance, and improve operational safety and efficiency.

You will manage risk assessments, investigations, training, and management systems, building EHS capability and leading cross-functional initiatives within Hershey’s network.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible EHS experience in manufacturing or high-risk environments.
• Experience leading and developing EHS professionals and influencing senior site leadership.
• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex EHS programs and strategic plans aligned with priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as senior EHS advisor to site leadership; communicate risks and recommendations.
• Oversee risk assessments, audits, permits, training, and management systems for compliance and risk reduction.
• Lead investigations of significant incidents and near misses; conduct root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Integrate EHS into daily operations, maintenance, capital projects, and change management.
• Establish leading and lagging indicators, dashboards, and performance reviews; drive action.
• Develop EHS professionals and foster site-wide ownership of safety culture.
• Share best practices through the Global EHS network and cross-site initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and standards.
• Translate complex risk information into clear, actionable recommendations.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS-related field

Job description

The Hershey Company in Memphis, TN, seeks an experienced EHS leader to drive environmental, health, and safety strategy for the site. As a trusted advisor to site leadership, you will translate priorities into practical plans, strengthen compliance, and improve operational safety and efficiency.

You will manage risk assessments, investigations, training, and management systems, building EHS capability and leading cross-functional initiatives within Hershey’s network.