What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Manager position at Kettle & Fire?
KettleWorks, part of Kettle & Fire, is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager to lead safety at our Lancaster, PA facility. This role is responsible for building a proactive safety culture, managing the plant’s occupational safety program (OSHA), and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Key responsibilities include safety and environmental administration, injury case management, technical safety guidance, and site-wide safety training. The ideal candidate is a strong influencer with excellent communication skills. This full-time, first-shift, in-person role reports to the VP of Operations, with minimal travel required.
As the Environmental Health and Safety Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Safety Leadership: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on associate safety, environmental, and regulatory matters; coach and support plant teams to embed safety in daily operations.
- Policy & Compliance: Develop and implement site-specific policies and procedures within corporate guidelines; oversee OSHA compliance, audits, inspections, and documentation.
- Audits & Investigations: Conduct safety and environmental audits, lead accident investigations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and partner with plant leadership to drive corrective actions.
- Environmental Programs: Manage hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater programs; prepare and submit required environmental reports; monitor and address root-cause environmental issues.
- Training & Development: Design, deliver, and track safety and compliance training for associates at all levels (e.g., fire prevention, PPE, lockout/tagout, forklift certification, emergency procedures).
- Security & Emergency Response: Oversee site security operations, coordinate with fire/EMS/regulatory agencies, and ensure emergency planning readiness.
- KPIs & Reporting: Track, refine, and share EH&S key performance indicators to provide transparency and guide improvement efforts.
- Collaboration: Partner with HR on Workers’ Compensation, return-to-work programs, and support regulatory and food safety training needs.
Qualifications and Competencies for Success:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field
- 3 years in manufacturing safety roles ; experience in food manufacturing a plus
- Strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations (29 CFR 1910 & 1926; 40 CFR); OSHA 30 certification preferred
- Experience building and scaling EHS programs, policies, and safety committees
- Familiarity with Industrial Hygiene, Loss Control, Engineering principles, and Workers’ Compensation regulations
- Excellent written/verbal communication with proven ability to influence and coach across all levels
- Track record of driving safety culture in fast-paced, high-growth environments
What We Offer:
The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company that values transformation and efficiency. A competitive salary and time off package that appreciates your hard work and dedication. And benefits focused on ensuring our employees can take care of themselves including:
● Vacation & Holidays
● Health insurance: You have the choice to opt-in to the best medical, dental and vision insurance we can get.