Environmental Compliance & Safety Operations Manager

Are you the safety leader who sees risks before they become headlines?

If you naturally spot hazards, enjoy translating regulations into actionable routines, and can teach others to do the same—this role is for you.

Your mission

Champion a safe, environmentally responsible operation by aligning policies with OSHA/EPA standards, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement.

Imagine this scenario

A shipping associate has questions about clamp truck procedures. You reinforce the rules, refresh their training, and document the session. You then complete required mobile inspections, brief new hires on safety expectations, and meet with the Corporate EHS Manager to sync on plant priorities. An agency contact calls—you're the liaison, prepared with accurate records. Before day’s end, you verify adherence to Food Contact Packaging Safety per the SQF Quality Manual and GMPs and lead a compliance team huddle to plan next steps.

Accountabilities

• Demonstrate safe work at all times; promptly correct or report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Develop, implement, and keep current all plant and corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure total compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Deliver training updates for shipping/receiving teams on lift truck and clamp truck safety.
• Coordinate closely with the Corporate EHS Manager on plant safety and environmental topics.
• Perform and document all required mobile inspections.
• Provide required training and lead safety-focused new employee orientation.
• Comply with Food Contact Packaging Safety requirements in the SQF Quality Manual and GMPs.
• Serve as liaison to government agencies and emergency responders.
• Lead projects and cross-functional compliance groups to continually improve a safe, environmentally friendly workplace.

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or GED required; experience in Quality, Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required.
• Three years of related experience preferred.
• Fluent, conversational English and Spanish .
• Strong with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; overall computer literate.
• Competent in reading, writing, and basic math.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills; strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with technology/equipment used for environmental inspections.
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment; comfortable with prolonged computer work; able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Plus

• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)