Manager Environmental Health & Safety

Manager Environmental Health & Safety

Job Summary : The MEHS role is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees, contractors, and visitors, and plays a vital role in fostering a strong culture of safety across the organization. This role also oversees critical safety functions such as training, auditing, system verification, and continuous improvement to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions :

• Actively lead the development and implementation of foundational safety systems, including Lockout / Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS), Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), fall protection, and other critical safety systems needed including training, audit and verification of systems, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement and maintain strategies, plans and procedures to protect employees, property and facilities from workplace health and safety hazards.
• Assess workplace hazards and risks and recommend appropriate measures to mitigate them.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, determine root causes and prepare reports with recommendations for corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential safety issues and ensure compliance with established safety protocols.
• Implement CAPEX plan for Safety Improvement in collaboration with engineering and operations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for safety inspections, incidents and training.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety strategies, plans and procedures, and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with management to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Stay updated about emerging safety trends, regulations and best practices to ensure continuous improvement.
• Exemplify Company values Sustainability, Integrity, Quality Respect, and Forward-Thinking.

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Straus is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Straus Family Creamery, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.