Senior EHS Manager

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp

Clinton (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp is seeking a Senior EHS Manager in Clinton, NC to lead the Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across the site. You will oversee regulatory compliance, training, and continuous improvement initiatives to support safe and sustainable operations.

The role requires a strong background in OSHA/PSM, wastewater knowledge, and proven team leadership. Occasional travel, plant-level collaboration, and a commitment to Smithfield’s safety culture are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related EHS experience.
2+ years of demonstrated team management or project leadership.
Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
Knowledge of wastewater operations and environmental regulations preferred.
OSHA regulations and Process Safety Management requirements.
Workers' compensation processes and incident investigations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet usage.
Strong oral and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

Oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and management systems for the location.
Manage EHS team through delegation, policy administration, and development.
Ensure required EHS training is conducted per regulatory and Smithfield systems.
Prepare regulatory reports and metrics; ensure proper documentation.
Maintain KPIs and communicate action plans based on results.
Lead investigations and implement corrective actions for continuous process improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

OSHA regulations

PSM

Regulatory programs

Communication

MS Office

Team management

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior EHS Manager

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. You will oversee a comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) department alongside some of the best-in-class Safety leaders in the industry. As the Senior EHS Manager, you will lead regulatory requirements in areas such as Worker Safety, Environmental, Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), Security, Water/Wastewater Operations, and Medical Management. You will lead the charge in the implementation of EHS programs, communicate initiatives relating to Smithfield’s Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and Environmental Management System (EMS), as well as provide direction regarding compliance, training, and EHS practices at all levels within the location.

Core Responsibilities

Management Systems: This role manages Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and management systems for the location. Tasks include ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards, proper coordination with site and corporate management personnel for the Site Security Plan, and implanting strategies for continuous improvement of EHS processes and systems.
Staff: You are responsible for managing the EHS team through delegation, policy and procedure administration, work assignment, planning, organizing, and providing follow-up. You will develop a professional team at the location and foster an environment of development and growth.
Training: You will be accountable for ensuring training is conducted as required by regulatory and Smithfield EHS systems.
Metrics and Documentation: You are responsible for timely completion and submittal of all regulatory reports and performance as well as conformance to ISO EHS program requirements. You will develop metric reports to track completion of EHS opportunities and ensure effective documentation at the location.
Key Performance Indicators: Your responsibility includes maintaining compliance with Key Performance Indicators and communicate action plans to your team based on results.
Solutions: You will lead thorough investigations to completely, identify and implement corrective actions, and oversee the implementation strategies for continuous improvement of processes at the location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a field that adds value in the environmental, health and safety field and 8+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
Seasoned at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing commitments on schedule.
Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.
Energized by collaboration through travel on an occasional basis.
Preferred - Consistent with job and business necessity Thorough knowledge of wastewater operations, regulatory programs, and environmental regulations.
OSHA regulations and Process Safety Management requirements.
Workers' compensation processes and incident investigations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet utilization.
Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership and guidance to employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing EHS team candidates and training employees; developing effective EHS team members; assisting, providing appraisal on the performance of the EHS team as well as addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Indoor and outdoor work environments. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand; walk; use stairs, some ladder climbing, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. Work alternate shifts and some weekends. Ability to deliver information to diverse audiences. Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators. Embody respect, approachability, and a team-oriented demeanor for fostering robust working relationships and cultivating a positive work environment. Thrive in collaborating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

Benefits

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.