EHS Manager

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products. By joining DFA, Dairy Brands you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands has an opening for an EHS Manager (Remote) position.

Oversee Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs at multiple locations ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, standards, codes, and company policies. Manage or oversee the full integration of safety and environmental management into the facilities or locations operations. Work with local EHS and/or management to ensure the safety and environmental goals are met. Make recommendations to the management team with regard to program implementation and improvements. Actively engage in location leadership meetings and provide timely feedback regarding regulatory and safety topics; provide and/or receive input from across functional boundaries; understand organizational mesh points and potential synergies; and integrate team efforts across business segments and channels.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical, functional, and program management activities, which include planning, directing, and providing leadership across a division or multi-location business unit in a complex regulatory framework
• Provide oversight on advanced matters of environmental and workplace safety matters. As an advisor, offer counseling to managers and supervisors on how to administer coaching regarding at-risk behaviors and practices
• Manage EHS practices; administer/implement EHS programs and policies outlined by OSHA, EPA, and DOT as appropriate and maintain all pertinent records to ensure compliance with EH&S regulations and internal policies
• Perform audits or audit locations to identify and develop corrective action plans for at-risk behaviors and conditions which may cause injury, regulatory non-compliance, or property loss
• Support the Company's efforts at all locations to ensure a culture of consistently safe behavior and compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Function as a primary liaison between facilities, regulatory agencies, and consultant firms for environmental affairs and compliance
• Cooperate in a cross functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company
• Research, evaluate, and recommend changes to improve EHS performance
• Develop and administer required policies and procedures for regulatory compliance
• Where required, assist facilities in permitting and reporting activities for air, NPDES, wastewater, storm water, EPCRA Tier 2, Form R, refrigerant management, spill reporting, and other applicable environmental regulations
• Develop action plans and regulatory correspondence to address areas of non-compliance identified through regulatory inspections or required testing
• Review and maintain internal EHS policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate
• Provide and/or support all required training mandated by regulatory and corporate EHS guidelines and practices
• Direct, assist with, and evaluate incident investigations to determine the root cause of injury or release and the at-risk behavior
• Work with vendors and insurance companies that provide protection programs, surveys, inspections, and location evaluations
• Maintain awareness of all outstanding workers' compensation claims for all assigned locations and work collaboratively with corporate risk management personnel to support their management of such claims
• Work with assigned business unit to develop corrective action tables and service reports as follow up to location audits
• Ensure correction of observed deficiencies and issues
• Ensure that all documentation is completed correctly, accurately, and promptly
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare benefits begin 1^st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution - 100% vested at day one of eligibility
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in industrial safety/environmental sciences or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 8 or more years of progressive work experience in safety and regulatory administration, preferably in a manufacturing or transportation environment (depending on area of responsibility)
• Certification and/or License - CPR/First Aid Certified; OSHA certifications and Certified Safety Professional preferred; other certifications may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and outcomes
• Able to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols
• Able to lead others in developing, develop and/or execute strategic plans to comply with existing, new, or tightened environmental, health, and safety regulations, while minimizing financial impact on the facility
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to present to diverse audiences from front line team members to senior management
• Able to work collaboratively with employees in a variety of departments and build consensus around key initiatives
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to work innovatively, multi-task, and be performance and quality driven
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
• Able to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Reporting to this Position

• May have 1-2 EHS professional or support staff

Travel

30-40%

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans