Health and Safety Manager

Title: Health and Safety Manager Location: Onsite in Lithonia, GA Comp Range: $88,000 - $131,000 Griffith Foods is hiring a Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory, company, and food industry standards while partnering with cross-functional teams to promote safety, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement to protect people, products, and operations. This is your opportunity to lead and continuously improve workplace safety, environmental compliance, and health programs at a company that is committed to driving positive global change, blending care and creativity to nourish the world. Responsibilities Lead daily HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) programs, including workplace safety, risk assessment, incident management, regulatory compliance, and environmental management systems. Drive employee, contractor, and visitor safety through training, engagement, Safety Committee facilitation, and a proactive safety culture. Track, report, and improve HSE and sustainability performance, including data quality control, GPS activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Engineering on capital projects and management of change to ensure HSE requirements are integrated into project planning and execution. Provide training, coaching, and performance oversight for one direct report. Ideal candidate Build trust and communicate effectively across multiple teams. Influence without direct authority to address risks, resolve issues, and implement improvements. Coach, challenge, and engage others constructively while maintaining credibility and professionalism. Provide professional decisiveness and apply sound judgement to manage sensitive situations and achieve positive outcomes for the business. Interact confidently with external stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor's of Science OR 8 years of equivalent experience. 5 years of Health and Safety experience in a manufacturing environment (in addition to degree or 8 years of degree equivalent experience). Willingness to work onsite in LITHONIA, GA 5 days per week. Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role. What will set you apart 5 years Environmental Safety experience (wastewater treatment, SPCC, SWPPP) strongly preferred. A Professional certification such as CSP, CHMM, PE or CIH (or global equivalent). Master's of Science. The role is affiliated to the LITHONIA, GA location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings. Benefits Medical Rx Dental Vision Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts EAP Health Advocacy Financial Planning Parental Leave Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement Safety Reimbursement Lifestyle Spending Account Group Life & AD&D Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability 401(k) Plan with Company Match PTO Holiday's & Leaves Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Home & Auto Insurance Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance About Griffith Foods Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at #J-18808-Ljbffr