Senior EHS Manager [AA-15157]

Shirley Parsons; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to support a regional network of facilities. The role offers remote capability and a chance to influence strategy across sites, partnering with operations leadership to drive safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of EHS leadership in food manufacturing or regulated environments, deep OSHA/environmental knowledge, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to build a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (EHS, safety, engineering, environmental science).
• 10+ years EHS experience in food manufacturing or similarly regulated setting.
• Multi-site leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations; safety management systems.
• Experience with wastewater and ammonia refrigeration/PSM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs across multiple manufacturing sites ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Food Safety to strengthen safety culture and reduce risk.
• Oversee environmental programs including wastewater, waste management, air permitting and sustainability.
• Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, corrective actions and site EHS improvement plans.
• Support Process Safety Management initiatives, capital projects, expansions, and development of EHS personnel and site leadership teams.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS / safety or related field

Job description

A growing food manufacturer is looking to appoint a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to support multiple facilities across a regional network. This person will be responsible for driving EHS excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while helping to create a strong safety-first culture throughout the organization. Ideally based from the Midwest, this role offers remote capability and the opportunity to influence strategy across several sites, partner closely with operational leadership, and play a key role in supporting business growth. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS leader seeking broad responsibility in a complex manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Lead EHS programs across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Food Safety teams to strengthen safety culture, reduce risk, and support operational performance.
• Oversee environmental programs including wastewater, waste management, air permitting, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, corrective action programs, and the development of site-level EHS improvement plans.
• Support Process Safety Management initiatives, capital projects, facility expansions, and the development of EHS personnel and site leadership teams.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of EHS experience within food manufacturing or a similarly regulated industrial environment, with multi-site leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance, environmental regulations, safety management systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with wastewater treatment, environmental compliance programs, and ammonia refrigeration/PSM environments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build strong relationships across functions, and lead a positive, engagement-focused safety culture.