Environmental Health & Safety Manager

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin' Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI'S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to "Fun Served Here".

POSITION SUMMARY:


A food manufacturing organization is looking to appoint an EHS Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for aligning site specific Environmental Health and Safety processes with business goals and to engage employees to promote behaviors that will achieve the highest levels of productivity in the safest possible manner. The incumbent will establish, implement, and oversee all EHS programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Align corporate and local EHS goals and strategies

• Lead EHS audits and inspections, developing remediation plans as needed

• Lead multi-media environmental compliance including, but not limited to: Water (waste, storm); Waste (hazardous and non-hazardous); Air (external emissions)

• Lead continuous improvement initiative regarding EHS policies and programs

• Maintain and ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local EHS regulations

• Lead employee training programs regarding EHS behaviors and compliance

• Complete accident investigations and serious incident reports

• Recommend corrective/preventative measures where indicated

• Interact with regulatory bodies and represent the company at local, state, and federal regulatory meetings

• Determine the need for industrial hygiene monitoring (air, noise, heat stress, etc.) and conduct the monitoring or coordinate the monitoring with the appropriate agency

• Review the results of industrial hygiene sampling and compare to established regulatory limits

• Participate in Quality Assurance reviews within the facility

• Assist in 3rd party audits and inspections pertaining to food safety and regulatory compliance

• Manage emergency management programs

• Manage safety budget

• Develop and drive a safety committee team

COMPETENCIES:

• Self-motivated with strong problem solving/critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to use data to drive decisions.

• Ability to remain organized while handling several projects and tasks independently in fast-paced environment.

• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills

• Passion and alignment with Company mission, vision, values, and operating principles.

• Ability to lead efficient and effective compliance programs regarding federal, state, and local Safety and Multi-Media Environmental regulations, including but not limited to Title V, RCRA, SPCC

• Driving safe metrics downward while maintaining compliance with all federal and state safety regulations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Environmental Health & Safety or related discipline

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or related discipline
• Relevant Experience

Job Analysis/Job Description Physical Activities Checklist

Job title:

Physical Activities


Check all that apply


Frequency


(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly


Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.


O


Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.


O


Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.


C


Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.


C


Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.


O


Communicating with others to exchange information.


C


Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.


O


Operating machinery and/or power tools.


O


Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.


O


Environmental Conditions


Check all that apply


Frequency


Low temperatures.


O


High temperatures.


O


Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.


O


Noisy environments.


O


Hazardous conditions.


O


Poor ventilation.


O


Small and/or enclosed spaces.


O


Adverse environmental conditions expected.


O


Physical Demands


Check only one


Frequency


Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.


C


Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.


O


Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.


O


Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.


N


US Salary Pay Range

$70,000-$80,000 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.