EHS Manager

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations within a beverage manufacturing environment. This role will promote a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risks, and drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.

Health & Safety

Develop, implement, and manage site-specific safety policies, procedures, and training programs.

Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Ensure OSHA compliance and serve as the primary contact for health and safety inspections or audits.

Lead the Safety Committee and serve as the champion for employee safety engagement.

Track, analyze, and report injury metrics and trends; implement corrective actions as needed.

Develop job hazard analyses (JHAs) and ensure proper PPE use and ergonomic practices.

Oversee emergency response planning, including drills and evacuation protocols.

Environmental Compliance

Ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations including waste management, air and water permits, and hazardous materials handling.

Maintain accurate environmental records and prepare required reports (e.g., Tier II, TRI, SPCC, stormwater).

Coordinate waste management and recycling programs in accordance with regulatory standards.

Monitor and manage energy usage, wastewater discharge, and air emissions to reduce environmental impact.

Training & Communication

Provide ongoing safety and environmental training for all employees, including new hire orientation, annual refreshers, and task-specific instruction.

Communicate EHS policies and updates effectively across all departments.

Train supervisors and managers on safety leadership and compliance responsibilities.

Continuous Improvement

Lead root cause analysis and implement preventive measures following incidents or near misses.

Recommend and implement best practices for EHS programs to improve performance and efficiency.

Stay current with industry EHS trends and regulatory updates; recommend necessary changes to site practices.