EHS Supervisor

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!

A day in the life…

As the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor you will be a key driver in fostering a zero-incident safety culture through practical, people-focused solutions. Your focus will be enhancing the Safety & Health of our employees and advance the site Environmental Sustainability. You will partner with colleagues to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulation while embedding EHS practices into daily operations and driving continuous improvement.

In this role, you will contribute to the continuous improvement to of our Safety Culture, be an active leader and resource to operating departments, Safety Pillar, Safety Committee, and relevant teams. You will educate employees on safety principles, and partner with operations for resolution of safety inquiries. You will help ensure employees receive first aid or medical treatment as appropriate. You will be reporting directly to the site Manager, EHS.

What you will be doing…

• Implement, review, and revise written safety programs and procedures
• Perform relevant inspections and audits capture and complete or delegate necessary countermeasures
• Document and maintain regulatory records including incident reports and OSHA Logs.
• Measure and track Safety KPIs
• Respond to EHS related incidents and participating in incident investigation
• Recommend countermeasures based on incident investigation and collaborating with operating departments to implement them
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on safe work practices
• Promote safety-first mindset through ongoing education and engagement
• Identify and manage correction of safety and environmental deficiencies
• Maintain an accurate chemical and hazardous materials inventory
• Perform risk assessments collaboratively on the plant floor to evaluate job/task hazards across departments, track and report risk levels, and prioritize mitigation efforts based on highest risk
• Administer various safety programs (hearing testing, incident follow-up)
• Deliver Continuous Improvement - Build capability, establish best practices, and use standardized work processes to improve safety performance
• Enhance the site capabilities in critical hazard program management, including but not limited to hazardous energy control; fall protection, mobile equipment and pedestrian interactions; powered industrial trucks; work permitting
• Adhere to Workplace Safety Policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards
• Complete and follow EHS and Food Safety and Quality Assurance(FSQA) training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant's workplace safety, food safety and quality objectives
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential workplace safety, food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's Workplace and Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

(Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years experience in EHS role
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without accommodation
• Functional knowledge of manufacturing operations and process flow.
• Knowledge of safety standards, risk identification, and determining compliance.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a computer, MS software and EHS reporting systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without accommodation

Do you stand above the rest?

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Safety, Environment, Engineering, or professional EHS certifications (ASP, CSP, OHST, etc.)
• Previous experience implementing safety standards
• Experience leading lean manufacturing improvement initiatives
• Willingness to attend specific training courses and educational opportunities as needed
• Flexibility to provide support to all shifts as needed

Experience Life at Russell Stover Plants!

• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we've got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you'll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we'll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you're always in the know!
• Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside a variety of equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels – it's a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
• Active & Engaging Work: Whether you're on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there's never a dull moment. This is a place where you'll stay on the move!
• Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
• Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
• Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
• Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.