EHS Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMISSION:Jackson’s Food Company is the Snack Super™ brand powered by heroic employees and premium avocado oil.We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of deliveringa safeand qualityproduct.**POSITION SUMMARY: **TheEHS Manager is the site’s day‑to‑day leader for environmental, health, and safetyprograms. This rolepartnerswith Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HR to prevent injuries, reduce risk, and build a proactive safety culture across all three shifts. TheEHS Managerleads risk assessments (JHAs/JSAs), incident investigations, training, audits, and corrective actions using a hierarchy‑of‑controls approach andmaintainsOSHA compliance and recordkeeping.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may berequired. Other duties may be assigned.Individualwillworka varied schedule based on client needs.Own and continuously improve the site Safety & Health Program; updatewritten procedures (HazCom, LOTO, Machine Guarding, PPE, Confined Space, Hot Work) andmaintainan annual audit/inspection calendar.Lead LOTO and machine safeguarding:maintainequipment‑specific LOTO procedures and annual verifications; confirm guarding effectiveness at point‑of‑operation and power‑transmission hazards; coach authorized/affected employees.Plan and deliver new‑hire and refresher safety training across all shifts;maintainaccuraterecords and ensure training is delivered inlanguageand vocabulary employees understand.Conduct incident and near‑miss investigations using root‑cause methods; document OSHA 300/300A/301 and verify corrective action effectiveness.Execute routine floor inspections and behavioral observations; track and close corrective actions by due dates; escalate overdue items.Support chemical safety: SDS/Hazard Communication management, PPE selection, spill preparedness, and coordination of basic industrial hygiene screenings where applicable.Coordinate emergency readiness (EAP, first aid/CPR/AED, spill response) and lead drills with multi‑shift coverage.Partner with Maintenance/Engineering on risk assessments, interim protections, and engineered solutions (interlocks, presence sensing, guarding upgrades).Coordinate external consultations/audits and regulatory reporting as applicable; host visitors/contractors and ensure permit‑to‑work controls.Engage and lead the Safety Committee and shift safety champions; drive employee involvement, near‑miss reporting, and recognition.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE5-7+ years in manufacturing safety/EHS with hands‑on floor exposure.Implemented ormaintaineda comprehensive site safety program (training, audits, investigations, corrective actions).Partnered effectively with Operations and Maintenance on guarding and LOTO upgrades and behavior reinforcement.Coordinated external consultations/audits and closed findings on time.Experience in data & program management:OSHA recordkeeping, dashboards, audit logs, actiontrackers.Machine safety & LOTOexpertise: equipment‑specific procedures, group LOTO, annual audits, guarding verification.Flexibility withshift coverage & prioritization: flex hours to regularly touch all three shifts and manage multiple workstreams.You should be proficient in:Workers’ CompensationWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementLockout/Tagout (LOTO)