Safety, Security and Environmental Manager

Reference: PR/600982_1787587966Safety, Security & Environmental ManagerPosition SummaryOur Client is seeking a Safety, Security & Environmental Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and security initiatives across a large-scale food manufacturing operation and supporting field locations. This leader will be responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and supporting operational excellence through continuous improvement efforts.The ideal candidate is a hands-on EHS professional who excels at influencing teams, coaching leaders, implementing best practices, and developing programs that protect employees, products, and the environment while supporting business objectives.Compensation: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits package.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership for all facility safety, environmental, health, and security programs across manufacturing and affiliated operational sites.Support safety initiatives for live production, transportation, fleet, and garage operations in partnership with regional and corporate safety leadership.Manage daily activities of the site EHS team, ensuring effective deployment of resources and consistent execution of safety programs.Oversee facility security operations, including site access controls, security procedures, audits, training initiatives, and performance metrics.Serve as the site's technical resource for safety, environmental compliance, risk management, and operational improvement projects.Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and corporate functional teams to ensure safe and compliant work processes.Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DOT, NFPA, DHS, and environmental regulations.Engage employees at all levels to strengthen safety awareness, employee involvement, and accountability throughout the organization.Identify, investigate, and resolve workplace safety concerns while promoting proactive hazard recognition and mitigation.Develop and execute annual safety strategies and business plans based on data analysis, trends, and performance indicators.Conduct internal audits and assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and verified through completion.Coordinate and facilitate safety, security, and compliance training programs to ensure workforce readiness and regulatory adherence.Lead or support investigations involving workplace incidents, injuries, security events, and near misses.Determine root causes of incidents and oversee the implementation and completion of corrective and preventive actions.Analyze incident data and emerging trends to develop targeted risk-reduction initiatives.Participate in emergency preparedness activities and serve as a key member of the site's emergency response and incident command structure.Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, auditors, consultants, and emergency services organizations.Partner with contractors and third-party service providers to verify compliance with site safety expectations and safe work practices.Collaborate with occupational health professionals to support employee wellness, injury management, and return-to-work programs.Assist in workers' compensation administration and claims management efforts.Regularly communicate safety, environmental, and security performance, concerns, and recommendations to facility leadership.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Science, Business, or a related field.Minimum of five years of safety leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.Proven track record of developing and sustaining high-performing safety programs with exceptional incident-rate performance.Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and manufacturing safety requirements.Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management.Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organizational and project management capabilities.Ability to effectively influence and collaborate with employees, leaders, contractors, and external stakeholders.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems.Valid driver's license.CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification.HAZWOPER certification (40-hour) with current refresher training, or ability to obtain and maintain certification.Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.PreferredAdvanced degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.Experience supporting multiple facilities or geographically dispersed operations.Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar industry-recognized credentials.Previous experience within food manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, or other highly regulated production environments.Work Environment & Physical RequirementsPosition is primarily office-based with routine interaction throughout manufacturing and operational areas.Regular plant floor presence is required to conduct audits, inspections, investigations, and employee engagement activities.Must be able to move throughout production, warehouse, and administrative environments.Occasionally required to lift or move light materials, equipment, or supplies.Ability to access files, records, production areas, and equipment as business needs require.May require periodic travel to affiliated operational locations.This opportunity is ideal for an experienced EHS leader who is passionate about building a strong safety culture, developing teams, and driving measurable improvements across a dynamic manufacturing organization.