EH&S Manager

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Lead and enhance Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) performance at a dynamic site by ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and strengthening a safety culture. This role partners closely with site leadership to embed EHS into daily operations and decision-making. You will drive strategy, influence behaviors, and deliver measurable improvements in safety and regulatory performance.

Title Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Location Florence, Kentucky On-site

Reports To Site Head of Operations with a dotted line to Regional EHS Leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead all EHS functions to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage risk reduction programs and cultivate a safety culture across the site
• Advise and coach line managers to embed EHS accountability into daily operations
• Develop and implement site-level EHS strategy aligned with global and local goals
• Oversee EHS training programs for employees and contractors
• Implement behavior-based safety programs and ensure adherence to health and safety standards
• Manage emergency preparedness and response planning
• Lead KPI tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement projects
• Analyze incidents, audits, and near misses to identify trends and corrective actions
• Chair safety committees and lead closure of identified risks
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs and required documentation
• Be the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external partners
• Collaborate with Regulatory, IT, and regional teams
  
  

Your Professional Profile Includes

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Engineering, EHS, or related field (Master's a plus)
• 10–15 years of EHS experience, including plant or site-level leadership
• Relevant EHS certifications based on country requirements
• Strong expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, and control
• 5 years of experience with root cause analysis, process safety management, and audits
• Experience in emergency management and safety program deployment
• High level of computer literacy and data-driven decision-making capability
• Fluency in English (additional languages a plus)
  
  

Compensation and Benefits The established salary range for this position is $143,000-$163,000. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.