EHS Manager

Job overview

The EHS Manager position is located in Wharton, NJ and is an onsite role with a salary range of $110k - $145k annually. Refresco is a leading global independent beverage solutions provider. The EHS Manager is responsible for providing full support to the operations team to ensure leadership and management of the safety program, driving a consistent approach across all EHS activities on the Refresco site.

What you'll do

• Adhere to and enforce all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF)
• Assist the Regional EHS Manager with the development of company management systems
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination
• Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes
• Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations
• Play and active part of yield/waste reduction on site with the production team
• Provide technical support, advice and guidance to managers on EHS legal compliance and best practice
• Liaison with HR Department on Occupational Health matters
• Coordinate EHS and Environmental Permit activities including: Review environmental aspects and assist with development of control measures, Control and record EHS & Permit documentation, Auditing schedules, conduct internal and third-party audits and follow up on corrective actions, Environmental performance reporting for Environmental Permit, Conduct JSA reviews in conjunction with Departments
• Provide support, assistance and guidance to Departments on: Risk assessments, audits, and inspections, Development of EHS procedures, Incident investigations
• Manage EHS training, audits, non-conformances, and PPE protocol, Compliance reporting (Tier II, OSHA, etc.)
• Manage Waste including “zero to landfill” ensuring that optimal revenue is obtained for all waste created: Maintenance of Waste Stream Matrix, Duty of Care records and audits, Liaise with waste management contractors, Equipment servicing and issues
• Maintain EHS KPI’s including: Accident statistics, Company incident management and reporting software for assigned locations, Environmental Permit Annual Returns, Environmental KPI’s

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

5+ years management experience applying environmental, safety, wellness and programs; Sustainability project/initiative implementation of EHS programs experience required.

Skills & competencies

ehs manager

wharton nj

refresco

full time

operations

safety

environmental health

compliance

management

beverage manufacturing

nj

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Benefits, 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company Paid Vacation and Paid Time Off, Well-being Benefits, Discount and Total Reward Programs

About the employer

Refresco is hiring for this role. Industry: Flour Milling. Sector: 31.