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Job Title: EHS Manager
Location: Arkansas City, KS
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 per year
Work Setting: Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Relocation: Full relocation assistance available
About HV Talent Group
At HV Talent Group, we help talented professionals like you connect with top employers nationwide. As a trusted recruiting partner to industry-leading companies, we focus on direct-hire placements that align with your career goals, values, and long-term growth.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. This is a senior-level leadership opportunity for an EHS professional who can ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace risk, and build a strong culture of safety across operations.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other regulations.
- Lead EHS audits, inspections, and assessments and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Provide expertise in environmental compliance, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and workplace safety.
- Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, reporting, corrective actions, and follow-up.
- Develop and deliver EHS training for employees and leadership.
- Monitor EHS metrics and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain and regularly test emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, Engineering, and other teams to strengthen the organization's safety culture.
- Supervise and mentor EHS staff or site-level safety coordinators, as applicable.
- Support sustainability initiatives, environmental reporting, and related disclosures as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree or other college degree in a relevant field.
- 8 years of progressive EHS experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
- Manufacturing experience, preferably within the food and beverage (F&B) industry.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 14001/45001, and other applicable regulations.
- EHS-related professional certifications are required; certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are preferred.
- Proven leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Experience with EHS software platforms such as Enablon, Intelex, or VelocityEHS is preferred.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to remain hands-on in implementing EHS initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
- $90,000–$110,000 annual salary
- Full relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays in accordance with company policy and applicable laws
Additional Information: This position is based on-site in Arkansas City, Kansas. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Limited domestic travel may be required as needed.
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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000