Safety & Environmental Compliance Manager

Employment Type: Salaried
Shift: First
Work Arrangement:  Onsite 

Position Summary:

Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordination of all safety and environmental mandates, programs and activities. This position interfaces with site personnel, vendors and regulatory agencies to ensure facility is compliant and in inspection readiness with regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, ADEM and DOT. Manage environmental health and safety budgetary planning, recordkeeping and reporting obligations. Position is also responsible for maintaining OSHA log and all workers compensation activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining OSHA 300 log. Assumes all responsibilities for workers compensation claims, reporting, follow ups, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining OSHA compliance with mandates from corporate. Duties include planning and organizing all necessary safety training, filing and archiving of training documents for safety audits and OSHA visits
• Responsible for DEP/EPA form filing including 25R, 26R, 330, 330GM, Tier II forms, Form R, medical waste and miscellaneous documents. Maintain proper management of documents for DEP/EPA inspections/audits
• Responsible for updating permit activity such as storm water permits, air quality permits, wastewater permits and miscellaneous permits. Project Manager for capital projects involved with safety and/or environmental concerns. Submit organization’s request for expenditures and await approval. Maintain compliance with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and with Spill Prevention Control Countermeasures (SPCC)
• Update, monitor and integrate any necessary information regarding material safety data sheets (MSDS) into web-based database system (3E System). Conduct periodic audits of potentially hazardous materials. Work closely with the property insurance carrier to meet policy requirements
• Establishment of awareness programs for general employee population. Plan and execute budget for safety expenses
• Schedules monthly safety meetings with safety committee. Facilitates the activities of the safety meetings, documents safety meeting minutes and distributes to all management personnel, coupled with resolutions and feasibility of solutions requested
• Emphasis on accident prevention and behavior based safety programs. Develops JSAs and safe operation procedures for all processing equipment. Develops, implements and monitors all training aspects for the facility including job training for each department, safety training and quality training
• Stays current with new safety/environmental mandates and/or laws, including any posted information needed. Develop new safety and environmental policies for the facility as situations present themselves that warrant a policy change. Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or Industrial Management experience required; candidates without a bachelor's degree must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience with behavior based safety programs required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification is preferred
• Competent and knowledgeable in OSHA, EPA and other regulatory requirements in a manufacturing setting. Knowledgeable in the principles of safety, workers' compensation along with pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Skilled in risk assessment and analysis of potential hazards
• Excellent written and verbal skills coupled with good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Must be comfortable speaking to large groups of people and facilitating meetings
• Must be people oriented and have the ability to interface with employees at all levels of the organization

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Our Culture
Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.