What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager position at The Krusteaz Company?
Ready to use your environmental and safety expertise to prevent accidents and injuries and improve efficiency and sustainability? Ready to work collaboratively with Operations and Engineering to continuously improve programs with the support of local safety teams, leadership, and corporate pillar teams?
Someone in a Plant Environmental Health and Safety Role can expect to:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Salary Information
An employee in this position can expect a salary range $74,164 122,364. We typically pay out between $82,322 and $115,000. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.
Other Information:
Attendance:
To support ongoing business goals and successfully contribute to your team, acceptable levels of performance and attendance must be consistently maintained, including attending all required meetings and events. Requires the flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.
Quality:
Follows procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded. Must also produce quality work measured by efficiency, accuracy, and completion of both personal and company goals in a manner that embodies CM values and our culture of integrity, dignity, and respect.
Safety/Legal:
Employees are required to conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards as well as following any safety protocols. Employees must be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors, and visitors.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position requires working in both manufacturing and office environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included. Must be able to effectively communicate and work in a dynamic environment. You may also be on your feet for several hours a day and may be exposed to a variety of physical demands that require you to lift heavy objects, climb stairs, exert energy, bend, twist and squat and use tools and equipment in an indoor production environment that has a high level of food dust and limited climate control while wearing PPE.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.
The policy of Continental Mills, Inc. dba The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
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Someone in a Plant Environmental Health and Safety Role can expect to:
- Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, policies, and practices to minimize risks and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Monitor plant operations, maintain environmental records, and prepare compliance reports, partnering with regulators, auditors, and outside organizations as the primary EHS contact.
- Review utility utilization, energy consumption, and material use to identify trends, reduce waste, and implement initiatives that improve efficiency and sustainability.
- Develop, manage, and report on recycling and waste management programs, including vendor partnerships, diversion rates, and compliance with environmental standards.
- Establish standards, metrics, and continuous improvement practices based on observations and data analysis (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma), and partner with leadership to evaluate and advance EHS performance locally while ensuring alignment of EHS strategies with organizational and operational goals.
- Conduct inspections, audit, and hazard assessments (e.g., noise, fumes, particles), ensuring timely correction of unsafe conditions and continuous risk reduction.
- Lead accident and incident investigations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Establish and manage accident/incident reporting systems, ensuring effective communication, risk predictions, behavior observations, and follow-up.
- Assess organizational training needs and develops/administers EHS training to ensure employees, contractors, and visitors perform work safely and legally. Maintain systems and records for training, certifications, and compliance documentation related to safety, occupational health, and environmental programs.
- Partner with internal safety sponsors and leadership to drive engagement, accountability, and ongoing improvements across all safety elements.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of safety, environmental, OSHA, and regulatory requirements within the manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrates strong analytical skills to evaluate accident data, processes, and equipment for safety and environmental risks; applies systematic root cause analysis to implement effective solutions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and data analysis to support decision-making.
- Excels in project management, time management, and prioritization; able to operate proactively and effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization—clear writing, persuasive speaking, and skilled group facilitation.
- Acts as a change leader by influencing organizational behavior, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
- Provides clear expectations, ensures accountability, and builds commitment while modeling professionalism, approachability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Uses sound judgment and decisive decision-making to balance safety, compliance, and operational needs.
- Serves as a member of the Site Planning Team, collaborating on tactical and strategic initiatives; partners with EHS leaders across sites for consistency.
- Provides leadership coverage for plant operations during after-hours/weekends as needed; occasional travel may be required.
- 4-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Risk Management Safety, or Engineering or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum 5 years’ progressive work experience in safety management; manufacturing experience preferred.
- A people-focused company that cares: We’re a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
- A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
- An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
- A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.
We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Salary Information
An employee in this position can expect a salary range $74,164 122,364. We typically pay out between $82,322 and $115,000. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.
Other Information:
Attendance:
To support ongoing business goals and successfully contribute to your team, acceptable levels of performance and attendance must be consistently maintained, including attending all required meetings and events. Requires the flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.
Quality:
Follows procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded. Must also produce quality work measured by efficiency, accuracy, and completion of both personal and company goals in a manner that embodies CM values and our culture of integrity, dignity, and respect.
Safety/Legal:
Employees are required to conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards as well as following any safety protocols. Employees must be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors, and visitors.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position requires working in both manufacturing and office environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included. Must be able to effectively communicate and work in a dynamic environment. You may also be on your feet for several hours a day and may be exposed to a variety of physical demands that require you to lift heavy objects, climb stairs, exert energy, bend, twist and squat and use tools and equipment in an indoor production environment that has a high level of food dust and limited climate control while wearing PPE.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.
The policy of Continental Mills, Inc. dba The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
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Salary : $82,322 - $115,000
