EHS Manager

Job Title EHS Manager Location Muscatine, IA Start Date ASAP Duration 6 months Type 1099 Contractor Compensation Rate: Local $50‑55/hr | Traveler $48‑51/hr Per Diem: $140/day (Traveler) | None (Local) Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule Hours: 40 hours/week Schedule: Monday‑Friday Shift: Day Shift Project Scope This role supports a food and beverage manufacturing facility in Muscatine, IA, providing hands‑on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leadership for day‑to‑day site operations. The EHS Manager will lead execution of site‑level EHS strategies aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring consistent compliance with OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and operating principles common to regulated food manufacturing environments. The assignment is focused on strengthening EHS management systems within a high‑activity production setting, improving performance through leading and lagging KPI metrics, and reinforcing a proactive, zero‑incident safety culture on the shop floor. Emphasis will be placed on safe production practices, sanitation‑related safety considerations, contractor oversight, and employee engagement in a food and beverage manufacturing context. The EHS Manager will work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and corporate stakeholders to implement best practices, deliver training, and maintain audit‑ready compliance programs. The role also includes incident communication and coordination, including partnership with Heinz Legal and Communications for events with potential risk to people, plant, or brands, and facilitation of the Workers' Compensation process as needed. Qualifications OSHA 511 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, with direct food and/or beverage manufacturing experience Strong background supporting regulated production environments with high employee and contractor interaction Walking‑Working Surfaces (Subpart D): fall protection and housekeeping Personal Protective Equipment (Subpart I): eye, face, hand, and head protection requirements Hazard Communication (1910.1200): chemical hazard training and SDS access Lockout/Tagout (1910.147): hazardous energy control procedures Electrical (Subpart S): safety requirements for electrical systems and equipment 1910.151: medical services and first aid requirements Additional Requirements Ability to work onsite in Muscatine, IA (local or travel/commuter) Availability for a 40‑hour, Monday‑Friday schedule for the full 6‑month duration Comfortable operating in an active food and beverage production environment Able to partner effectively with shopfloor operations, maintenance, quality, and corporate stakeholders Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills related to EHS performance and compliance Key Responsibilities Own and execute site EHS strategies aligned with corporate objectives and food manufacturing standards Drive EHS performance using leading and lagging KPI metrics Report and communicate EHS results, initiatives, and action plans to site and corporate leadership Partner with Heinz Legal and Communications on incidents with potential impact to people, plant, or brands Maintain awareness of EHS legislation and best practices impacting food and beverage manufacturing Develop and manage the EHS department budget Engage cross‑functional teams to reinforce safe production and sanitation practices Ensure adherence to EHS policies, procedures, and operating principles; revise as needed Drive continuous improvement toward best‑in‑class performance and a zero‑incident culture Implement and sustain EHS management systems and audit‑ready compliance programs Deliver EHS training to employees, contractors, and leadership Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations Develop and maintain tools and processes to sustain regulatory compliance Facilitate the Workers' Compensation process when required Benchmark internal and external best practices and apply learnings into operations Skills EHS leadership in food and beverage manufacturing, OSHA general industry compliance, KPI management, incident reporting and escalation, safety training delivery, EHS management systems implementation, audit readiness, program development (PPE, HazCom, LOTO, fall protection, electrical safety, first aid), stakeholder engagement, budgeting, continuous improvement, Workers' Compensation coordination. Knowledge Base Demonstrated expertise supporting EHS programs within food and beverage manufacturing environments, including OSHA general industry compliance, safe production practices, and sustained audit readiness. Strong working knowledge of implementing EHS management systems, leading cultural improvement on the shop floor, using KPI metrics to drive performance, and maintaining compliance through effective training, communication, and cross‑functional partnership in regulated manufacturing settings. Equal Opportunity Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors. #J-18808-Ljbffr