EHS Manager

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Manages and coordinates all activities related to the Facilities Environmental, Health, Safety and Training programs ensuring that Facilities and Company objectives for health, safety, quality and productivity are met or exceeded.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Identify and interpret regulatory standards that impact operational exposures and business activities and guide needed plans to ensure compliance.
• Develop, implement and monitor comprehensive safety processes, training programs and management practices to eliminate all accidents in the workplace and meet all applicable safety rules and company policy. Responsibilities to include: OSHA, ergonomics, machine guarding, hazard communication, powered industrial vehicles, electrical safety, fire protection & emergency preparedness.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive environmental processes and management practices to meet all applicable environmental rules and company policy requirements. Responsibilities to include but not limited to: waste water discharge, solid waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal, air emissions, spill prevention control and countermeasures, storm water national pollutant discharge elimination system, and ozone depleting substances.
• Identifies and evaluates hazardous conditions and practices, developing practices and programs to correct or reduce their occurrence.
• Provides assistance to plant personnel to improve safety and health of all employees.
• Plans, implements and monitors the day-to-day operations for the Facility’s training schedule, including analyzing operating data and reports, monitoring adherence to standards to ensure business plan objectives are met or exceeded.
• Communicates with Division management and employees and provides relevant reports and analyses to ensure appropriate decision-making as it applies to safety and training. Completes special project assignments as needed.
• Ensures preparation and delivery of all relevant training and materials are compliant with all customer, governmental and Company directives and policies.
• Creates Job Specific Training Modules
• Investigates and reports on serious injuries to line or staff employees.
• Reviews and analyzes company accidents and historical claim experience to identify frequency or severity problems and loss trends. Conduct improvement projects based on findings to improve overall employee health and safety.
• Investigates and responds to employee safety concerns, unemployment claims, and workers compensation claims to provide high quality internal customer service.
• Periodically audits operational procedures and programs related to all aspects of the facility as training is developed and updated.
• Train and coach managers and supervisors on behavior based strategies, accident investigation, hazard identification, self-inspection and employee training.
• Manages assigned trainees, including training, development and validation of performance.
• Attends and coordinates department safety meetings.
• Establish a measuring device for safety performance throughout the facility by motivating individual accountability and reinforcing safety as a critical part of the corporate culture.
• Gatekeeper to all training documentation.
• Interface with insurer representatives on all post-loss (claim) communication required with adjuster, HR and injured worker. Work with HR for prompt return-to-work of any injured associate.
• Coordinates all facility inspections for safety equipment.
• Adheres to food safety, quality and legal compliance. In the event of a crisis (i.e. product recall, fire, etc.) delegate responsibilities as outlined in the Crisis Communications and Management Guide.
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification: BS degree in Engineering, Safety, or Risk Management from an accredited college or University. Certification as a Certified Safety Professional and OSHA 30 Hour is a plus

Experience: 5 or more years of relevant work experience in manufacturing safety and environmental.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Project management concepts and techniques
• Safety policies, practices and procedures
• Regulatory policies and procedures
• ISO 14001 Standard
• Budgetary concepts and procedures
• PC word processing/spreadsheet/presentation/database software

Skill and ability to:

• Serve as a team member, facilitator and/or leader as the team role warrants
• Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management, customers, regulatory agencies and other representatives of external organizations
• Assist in developing capital improvement cost/benefit analyses and subsequent forms
• Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervises Safety and Training Supervisor, Safety and Training Coordinator and EMR/Sustainability Champion

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Productivity/quality standards: return to work
• Regulatory compliance and training (GMP, HACCP, OSHA)
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety standards and procedures: employees
• Safety standards and procedures: facility and warehouse equipment
• External relationships and compliance with regulatory agencies
• Employee development to meet GSF’s projected near- and mid-term objectives
• Safety of employees
• Safety of facility and warehouse equipment
• Teamwork within the department and across departments

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• ​People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.