Senior Regional EHS Manager

Smithfield Foods; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Regional Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety and environmental programs across facilities. You will ensure compliance with regulations and company policies, while guiding EHS teams on risk reduction, audits, and incident response.

The role emphasizes collaboration with facility EHS staff, PSM and EMS processes, and driving training, coaching, and leadership development. Expect travel up to 75% depending on initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental, health and safety or related field with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of team management or project leadership experience.
• Ability to lead emergency response efforts under stress.
• Willingness to travel to other locations up to 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage EHS programs across facilities.
• Lead environmental, health and safety initiatives and ensure program consistency.
• Maintain compliance with federal regulations and company policies (SIPS, PSM, EMS).
• Oversee incident reporting, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support training and leadership development; coach staff.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Have a seat at our table. 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.

THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

Get ready for an exhilarating opportunity! As the Regional Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, you'll be at the forefront of planning and executing cutting-edge safety and environmental programs to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations. You'll collaborate with site EHS and Process Safety Management (PSM) staff, and other key members of management at various facilities. This dynamic role promises excitement and opportunity for impact!

This role will support and verify the management systems including ISO, PSM, EMS, SIPS and utilize internal metrics to identify trends, identify opportunities or improvement, assist in action planning, development of team members and communicate with facility level and corporate on performance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below 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.

• Program Implementation and Management: You will assist facility EHS teams to maintain a safe working environment and ensure the uniform application of environmental, health and safety programs. You will ensure effective implementation of corporate programs and act as a resource to review and revise SOPs, control plans, and Smithfield established programs and policies.
• Environmental Management and Efficiency Initiatives: you will assist facilities in conducting water, energy, waste and food loss and waste management reviews, develop project scope documentation, project management and project completion documentation, and report submissions.
• Compliance and Regulations: You are accountable for ensuring safety compliance with federal regulations and corporate requirements such as Smithfield's Injury Prevention System (SIPS), PSM, and the EMS as well as ensuring all required permits are submitted in a timely manner.
• Incident Reporting and Response: You are responsible for reporting any incidents to the EHS Operations Director including regulatory visits and inquiries, fire, significant damage to property, chemical spills and releases, EMS visits, and threats.
• Risk Assessment and Audits: You are responsible for leading corporate audit teams assisting in the evaluation of risk and implementation of related programs to workers safety and environmental stewardship through site audits and evaluations. You will ensure facilities are prepared for internal and external audits and assist with closing out open audit findings.
• Claims Management: You will assist with managing claim costs and participate in case management reviews.
• Training and Education: You will be responsible for assuring all required training is implemented and up to date and will participate in corporate training as appropriate.
• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, health and safety or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Ability to make strategic decisions while in stressful situations including leading emergency response efforts.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations 75% of the time depending on the initiative being executed.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Excellent knowledge of OSHA regulations, and workers' compensation processes.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required: speak, read, write, address groups, individuals, conduct investigations, counseling, training, mentoring using language other than English - as applicable to the Business Unit.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to responds to questions from a diverse audience.
• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Mobility: Some positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds. In more physically demanding roles, this weight may go up to 70 pounds.
• Standing: You may need to stand for up to eight hours each day, especially during site visits or meetings.
• Weather Conditions: Depending on the job context, you might work in various weather conditions, including exposure to outdoor elements.
• Terrain: If you visit project sites, you may encounter uneven terrain, so mobility and adaptability are essential.

The expected pay range for this position is $120,000 - $162,500 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of thesalary or hourly wagethe company reasonably expects to pay for a positionat the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.

Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package AvailableYes

EEO Information

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