What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager position at Florida Food Products LLC d b a Vibrant Ingredients?
Founded in 1954, Vibrant Ingredients is committed to providing innovative clean label solutions that naturally provide exceptional food protection, flavor, color and texture for a variety of applications, including processed and cured meat, beverages, plant-based alternatives, health and wellness, culinary, and pet nutrition. Vibrant Ingredients believes in improving the food and beverages we eat and drink with ingredients from nature that work.
About the role:
We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner. We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment. A commitment to Real. Simple. Better™ drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions.
As the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager, you will lead critical EHS programs at our Indianapolis facility. In this highly visible role, you will develop and manage initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture throughout the site. This is an actively hands-on role that requires consistent engagement on the plant floor.
How will you contribute:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the site EHS function and production operators.
- Develop practical solutions and execute them with urgency and ownership.
- Lead the site's environmental programs, including waste management, air and water permits, and chemical requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs in alignment with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through training, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and root cause analyses, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Oversee reporting and recordkeeping for environmental and safety metrics.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and inspections.
- Draft and enforce safety policies and procedures.
- Champion the EHS Management System by utilizing data to identify trends and drive improvements.
- Lead security efforts in partnership with Corporate and plant Leadership Teams.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- CSP or ASP certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field preferred.
- 4–6 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, and relevant EHS regulations.
- Experience with EHS Management Systems, risk assessments, and root cause analysis.
- Ability to independently drive EHS initiatives from identification through implementation with minimal supervision.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS software platforms.
Work Environment:
- May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.
- Ability to work in hot and cold manufacturing production environments.
What Florida Food Products can offer you:
- Generous time off for vacations
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Health & Wellness programs
More about us:
Vibrant Ingredients, headquartered in Lake Mary, FL, is one of the world's leading independent providers of natural ingredients. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, we deliver a diverse portfolio of clean label ingredients and innovative system solutions to the food and beverage industry. Our commitment to quality and performance is reflected in our American-made products, which enhance both taste and functionality. Backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in fermentation, patented cold brew extraction, custom flavor development, and a range of drying and blending technologies. Operating from four state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we ensure the accessibility of real, high-quality ingredients—helping our customers create better-for-you food and beverage for consumers.
"Improving the food and beverages consumed by providing real ingredients from nature that work."
This position is currently classified as on-site in our Indianapolis facility.
Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.
The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.
The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.
EEO Statement
Vibrant Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Vibrant Ingredients will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Vibrant Ingredients in advance.
**Please no external recruiters**