Senior EHS Manager

Mission Produce®; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Produce is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) leader to develop and execute a comprehensive safety program across US distribution facilities, align regional EHS strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage workers’ compensation processes, lead audits, and foster a proactive safety culture while meeting global safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience creating and implementing HSE programs/policies.
• PC skills including writing technical reports.
• Disciplined record keeping and attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to lift or move 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in wet/humid conditions and near moving machinery.
• Able to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Health and Safety plan across the US distribution network.
• Effectiveness will be measured by accidents, audits, and inspections.
• Assess safety risks, root causes and develop/update programs and training.
• Oversee the US workers' compensation program and accident response.
• Review and trend accidents using root cause analyses and publish KPI’s quarterly.
• Be the SME for the EHS team and support program implementation.
• Manage environmental issues including regulatory compliance and Haz Mat training.
• Create and maintain the EHS training matrix and schedule nationwide tailgates.
• Manage EHS audits and corrective actions.
• Comply with all quality and safety rules and regulations.
• Establish a positive safety culture.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Judgment & Decision Making

Analytical Skills

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Quality

Job description

Mission Produce (Nasdaq: AVO) is a global leader in the worldwide fresh produce business, delivering fresh Hass avocados and mangos to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. Since 1983, Mission Produce has been sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, and today also markets mangos and grows blueberries as part of its diversified portfolio. The Company is vertically integrated and owns five state-of-the-art packing facilities across the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. With sourcing capabilities across 20+ premium growing regions, the company provides a year-round supply of premium fresh fruit. Mission’s global distribution network includes strategically positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North America, China, Europe, and the UK, offering value-added services such as ripening, bagging, custom packing and logistical management. For more information, please visit www.missionproduce.com.

JOB SUMMARY

Daily responsibilities of training, oversight, investigation and reporting to promote safety and ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and procedures. She/He will oversee workers’ compensation and work with various supporting groups in the care of and return of employees who are injured.

Develop and align the EHS strategy with international regions (UK, Peru, Guatemala, MX) and educate and support the US operational teams at the facility level to follow the safety programs. She/He will hold management accountable for the continued practice of safety within the operation.

This candidate will be knowledgeable about the environmental trends in our industry and be proactive in making sure that our Company complies with the appropriate regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a comprehensive and effective Health and Safety plan, for implementation across the US distribution network, train and hold Managers accountable at a facility level.
• Effectiveness will be measured by accident trends, audits, and inspections.
• Assess safety risks, root causes and develop/update programs and training to mitigate or eliminate risk factors.
• Oversee the US workers compensation program and accident response.
• Review and trend accidents using root cause analyses, publish KPI’s quarterly with factual data for the US sites. Collaborate with KPI’s international sites for strategic mitigation on similar issues.
• Be the SME for the EHS team, using strengths to support and implement programs.
• Manage environmental issues including regulatory compliance, Haz Mat training, hazardous waste disposal, and documentation.
• Create and maintain the EHS training matrix – schedule tailgates nationwide.
• Manage EHS audits and consultations, verify corrective actions are completed.
• Comply with all quality and safety rules and regulations.
• Establish a positive safety culture.
• Handle all facility and customer related environmental requirements.
• Able to take on additional duties and tasks that may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Critical Thinking: Able and willing to identify problems and opportunities, analyze workable solutions, make improvements, standardize the new process and report on what was accomplished.
• Time Management: Must be punctual. Must have ability to manage own time and manage time of others to complete required tasks during scheduled shift. Help others or request help for the good of the entire department.
• Judgment & Decision Making: Able to prioritize and organize job tasks for the team to work efficiently.
• Analytical Skills: Must be able to understand information gathered from the group and draw conclusions or make decisions from that data.
• Technical Skills: Must have good PC skills for writing reports, accessing, or modifying databases, and email.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must have good communication skills. Must develop the ability to train others and have the ability to lead a group with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
• Teamwork: Must be able to work individually and as part of a team. Must be willing to carry out assignments and ask questions when unclear. Ability to delegate and effectively lead a team.
• Motivation: Must be self‑motivated and take initiative. Must be able to motivate others.
• Quality: Must demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and commitment to completing tasks correctly the first time. Must be detail oriented. Must demand the same from the team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate, both oral and written, in English and Spanish.
• Experience creating and implementing HSE programs/policies.
• PC skills including experience writing technical reports.
• Disciplined record keeping, documentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to lift or move 25 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, safely work near moving mechanical parts and equipment, and temperatures between 35 and 45 degrees.
• Ability and willingness to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, smell, etc. as needed to perform essential tasks.
• Perform job tasks objectively.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to accomplish and manage tasks in a timely manner without constant direct supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Produce background a plus.
• Experience with EHS regulations and OSHA.

Salary Range: $103,300 - $110,000 annual

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