Senior Regional EHS Manager

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods seeks a Regional Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead cutting-edge safety and environmental programs across facilities. You’ll collaborate with site EHS and PSM staff, ensuring compliance with ISO, SIPS, EMS, and regulatory requirements while driving performance using internal metrics.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s in EHS, and willingness to travel about 75% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
• Ability to make strategic decisions in stressful situations, including leading emergency response efforts.

Responsibilities

• Program Implementation and Management: assist facility EHS teams to maintain a safe working environment and apply programs consistently.
• Environmental Management and Efficiency Initiatives: conduct reviews of water, energy, waste and food loss and waste management; document scope and project outcomes.
• Compliance and Regulations: ensure safety compliance with federal regulations and corporate requirements (SIPS, PSM, EMS) and permits.
• Incident Reporting and Response: report incidents to EHS Ops Director and coordinate regulatory visits and inquiries.
• Risk Assessment and Audits: lead corporate audit teams, support site audits, and close out findings.
• Claims Management: assist with managing claim costs and participate in case reviews.
• Training and Education: ensure required trainings are implemented and up to date; participate in corporate training.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Strategic decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

OSHA knowledge

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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

• 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.
• 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 the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at 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 Available Yes. EEO Information 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.

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.

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.