Senior EHS Manager: Food Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

CJ Foodville USA Inc

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CJ Foodville USA Inc in Gainesville, GA is seeking an EHS Manager to lead occupational safety and environmental compliance at a high-volume bakery facility. You will ensure OSHA compliance and Georgia EPD requirements while promoting a strong safety culture across the site.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 8–10+ years in EHS, and 2–3+ years of supervisory experience, with ISO 45001/14001 implementation and training program delivery; bilingual English/Korean is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field is required.
8-10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing (food industry preferred).
2-3+ years of direct team management or supervisory experience in an EHS capacity.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards.
Experience with EHS software tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage safety programs in compliance with OSHA standards and state/local regulations.
Lead workplace hazard identification, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and risk assessments.
Conduct and oversee safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Manage core safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space entry, ergonomics and repetitive motion prevention, fall protection and ladder safety, PPE program, and bloodborne pathogens/first aid readiness.
Direct the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
Oversee plant safety and environmental programs to ensure 100% compliance with federal, state, and corporate standards.
Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and contractors, including new hire orientation, refresher training, and task/equipment-specific instruction.
Lead Safety Committee meetings and ensure employee feedback is incorporated into continuous improvement.
Support emergency preparedness activities including evacuation planning, fire drills, and coordination with local EMS and Fire authorities.
Maintain documentation and reporting for safety metrics (TRIR, DART, Lost Time), incidents, and compliance requirements.
Manage OSHA recordkeeping and logs (300, 300A, 301) and track injury rates.
Ensure site readiness for regulatory inspections by OSHA, Fire Marshal, or other agencies.
Coordinate environmental permit maintenance and updates.