Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Kayem's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all environmental, health, and safety programs across Kayem food manufacturing and distribution operations. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a proactive safety culture that supports operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs aligned with Kayem Foods policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, MassDEP, local and State regulatory standards applicable to food manufacturing operations.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and lead all inspections, audits, and corrective action responses.
• Lead safety programs including LOTO, confined space, machine guarding, ergonomics, powered industrial trucks, and contractor safety.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and oversee corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilizing Alchemy, develop EHS training programs for all levels of the organization.
• Partners with Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, and QA to drive a strong safety and food safety culture.
• Track and analyze safety and environmental performance metrics and report trends to leadership.
• Support GFSI, customer, and regulatory audits as they relate to EHS programs.
• Assist / support emergency response planning, spill response, and crisis management activities.
• Promote and sustain continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and environmental performance.
• Acts as senior EHS subject matter expert and mentor to site leadership.
• Maintain all Safety related & BRC documentation and document control.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of food manufacturing, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts environmental and occupational safety regulations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence behavior at all organizational levels.
• Strong incident investigation, risk assessment, and critical thinking skills.
• High sense of urgency with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital reporting systems.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 8 years progressive EHS experience, preferably within food manufacturing or processing environments.
• Experience working in USDA and/or FDA regulated facilities.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CIH, or CHMM preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed in both an office setting with standard equipment such as computers, and phones where the noise level is generally quiet to moderately loud and in storage areas and the manufacturing plant and is exposed to refrigerated (35-40 degrees) and wet conditions. The noise level in the plant is usually loud.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, sit climb or balance, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Company Overview:

Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England's favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem's Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it's our "Old World" food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees. Kayem benefits include:

• Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
• Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
• Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
• Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
• Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!

(Please NO staffing agencies or external recruiter calls)

Pay Range:

The base pay range for this role is $80,000-$110,000 annually. The listed salary range represents Kayem Foods' good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire pay ranges. Ranges are reviewed on a regular basis. An employee's rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued wage growth. This position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for an annual wage review. Kayem Foods complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.