Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health & Safety Manager Job Location: Anchorage, AK Job Category: Corporate Job Schedule: Full-time Founded in 1950, Alaska Mill & Feed has proudly served Alaska’s farmers, ranchers, and pet owners for decades, delivering high-quality feed products and supplies to communities across the state. We are a locally focused manufacturing & distribution team that values teamwork, craftsmanship and reliability. Based in Anchorage, AK, this position is responsible for leading environmental, health and safety programs at Alaska Mill & Feed while serving as the primary lead for feed and food safety programs across multiple Skagit Farmers Supply operations. This position partners with other EHS leadership to coordinate safety and compliance efforts to protect employees, customers, and the business while developing, implementing and maintaining programs that ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety standards and food safety regulations. In November 2025, Alaska Mill and Feed joined with Skagit Farmers Supply, a farmer-owned regional cooperative in the Pacific Northwest with over 90 years of experience supporting agriculture and rural communities. Together, we strengthen our ability to serve our communities while staying true to the values that have made us a trusted local supplier. Job Duties & Responsibilities Practice and promote a positive safety culture. Conduct facility inspections, safety audits, food safety audits, risk assessments and regulatory compliance reviews. Implement safe work practices and safe food handling, including conducting regular teams meetings and onsite visits as required. Serve as an initial point of contact for responding to and investigating workplace injuries, property damage and other incidents. Work with claims management personnel to facilitate return to work opportunities. Develop and manage occupational safety and food safety programs, policies and training. Monitoring activities, verification and validation steps in accordance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, FSMA, state feed regulations and applicable local requirements. Develop SOP’s for manufacturing processes and safety practices across the organization. Lead case management efforts by investigating incidents, near losses, and food safety concerns, and supporting management in developing and implementing corrective actions. Lead others with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), perform hazard analyses and establish preventative controls to protect food from physical, biological and chemical hazards. Communicate recalls and ensure proper recordkeeping. Order the suspension of activities that may pose threats to health, safety and property. Participate in educational opportunities for professional development. Exhibit an ability to receive feedback, adapt to new processes and continuously develop skills. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, communicate well and effectively relay information with an emphasis on developing positive professional relationships. Practice punctual and reliable attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, safety engineering, safety management, food science, business or related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years’ experience managing safety, EHS, manufacturing compliance, food safety, regulatory compliance or related operational programs. Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, incident investigation, hazard assessments and safety training. Physical ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Demonstrate strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem-solving, investigative & analytical skills. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office. Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record. Pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Preferred Requirements Experience ensuring operations adheres to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) including sanitation, housekeeping, employee hygiene, equipment cleanliness, ingredient handling, and contamination prevention Familiarity with Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles and feed/food safety plans. Experience with regulatory audits. Experience developing and implementing feed quality programs (e.g. Safe Food/Safe Feed, FAMI-QS, APHIS or HAACP). Recall and traceability experience, including lot tracking, mock recalls, recall documentation, and coordination across operations, suppliers, and customer teams. Possess professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OSHA 30, PCQI, or HACCP. Understanding of feed labeling in accordance with American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Knowledge in animal feed manufacturing, feed regulations and labeling guidelines or equivalent. Schedule This is a full-time, onsite position based in Anchorage, AK. 45+ hours per week position. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required during times of unexpected or emergency situations. Location This position is performed in person at 114 N. Orca Street Anchorage, AK 99501 with occasional multi-day travel. $95,000 – $120,000 annual salary. After meeting eligibility requirements, benefits include: Medical Insurance* Life + AD&D Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Vacation** Sick Pay 9 Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Match Employee Discounts Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Profit Sharing *100% employer-paid for employee coverage. **Two to six weeks annually, depending on the length of full-time service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Skagitfarmers