Senior EHS Leader - Safety, Compliance & Culture

Fresh Mark Incorporated; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational assistance

Health care with low premiums

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Fresh Mark Incorporated in Canton, Ohio is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across a manufacturing operation. You will implement robust safety standards, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with regulatory requirements and site goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant leadership, delivering targeted trainings, and guiding safety initiatives to protect employees and the community.

Qualifications

• Relevant EHS experience in manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience auditing, assessments, training, and incident investigations.
• Ability to influence others and promote accountability.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment balancing regulatory requirements with employee well-being.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate conditions, behaviors, and processes that may cause injury, illness, environmental impact, or property damage.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and compliance audits involving equipment, materials, and operating processes.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs, procedures, and practical controls.
• Partner with operational leaders to establish regulatory and risk-reduction objectives and integrate EHS expectations into the workplace culture.
• Monitor compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental requirements and communicate relevant regulatory changes.
• Develop and deliver effective employee training, including lockout/tagout, hazard communication, hearing conservation, emergency procedures, machine guarding, and other applicable topics.
• Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and help ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Monitor employee and operational compliance with established EHS programs and provide coaching when improvement is needed.
• Guide facility Safety Committee activities and participate in compliance teams, including safety, regulatory, and process safety management initiatives.
• Use observations, trends, and performance measures to recommend priorities and support continuous improvement.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory knowledge

Audits & investigations

Influence & leadership

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Fresh Mark Incorporated in Canton, Ohio is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across a manufacturing operation. You will implement robust safety standards, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with regulatory requirements and site goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant leadership, delivering targeted trainings, and guiding safety initiatives to protect employees and the community.