What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environment, Health and Safety Manager position at Seymour Staffing Professionals, Inc.?
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to join our organization.The Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining programs that ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant production environment. This role develops and monitors EHS programs within a food manufacturing setting, conducts inspections and audits, delivers employee training, investigates incidents, and supports compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company requirements.
You will partner closely with production, sanitation, maintenance, quality assurance, human resources, and site leadership to promote a strong safety culture, reduce workplace risk, and maintain continuous improvement across the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 4 years of EHS experience, preferably in food manufacturing, food processing, cold storage, warehouse, or industrial production environments.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local safety and environmental requirements.
- Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, corrective action follow-up, and employee training.
- Knowledge of food production hazards including wet floors, hot surfaces, sharp tools, automated equipment, sanitation chemicals, forklifts, refrigerated areas, repetitive motion, and LOTO requirements.
- Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with safety management systems, EHS reporting tools, or learning management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certificate.
- ASP, CSP, or CHMM certification.
- HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR, or Forklift Trainer certification.
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration and PSM.