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Utz Quality Foods is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to join our team in Hanover, PA. Reporting to the EHS Director-Manufacturing for Utz Quality Foods and will lead the implementation of our EHS Management System at the Hanover location. This position will partner with plant leadership and provide specific recommendations based on trends and data to drive improvement across the location EHS program.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, safety engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety management, as well as manufacturing, with demonstrated leadership experience. Knowledge of OSHA and other applicable industry EHS standards, experience working with regulatory agencies and external auditors, along with a demonstrated experience changing safety culture at a company or facility. Candidates must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP computer applications, have strong analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and outcomes, superior communication skills both verbal and written, and strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop multiple solutions to an issue and make valid recommendations for resolution. Experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry is preferred.
EHS Manager:
Implement and maintain the Utz EHS management system to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
Integrate EHS into all plant processes.
Develop and implement EHS related projects at the location to meet risk reduction objectives.
Identify location specific trends and solutions in partnership with the location management team.
Lead the location incident management program and track all action items to completion.
Communicate facility metrics within the location and to Utz EHS Leadership.
Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify potential hazards and ensure adherence to safety protocols, working with Plant Leadership to reduce the risk of employee injury.
Develop and manage regulatory compliance task list to ensure all regulatory related items are completed properly, on time, and submitted to correct agencies.
Facilitate Workers Compensation process at the location in partnership with the Utz Risk Management team.
Maintain a current working knowledge of EHS regulations and laws to provide expertise for EHS assessments, capital projects, work orders, and general EHS related problem solving at the site.
Recommend and implement programs to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations including documentation, reporting, permits, manifests, training, and policy development.
Act as location liaison between Utz and regulatory agencies.
Manage location training matrix, provide training, and tracking for EHS training and communication programs.
At a minimum annually review the effectiveness of the Utz EHS Management System at the location to update and revise as necessary to drive continual improvement.
Record and investigate all incidents of injury, work related illness or damage to property, partnering with the necessary parties to resolve any identified corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence and meet loss-reduction goals.
May occasionally perform special projects and other duties as assigned. Develop and implement EHS related projects at the location to meet risk reduction objectives.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, safety engineering, or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Participate in industry specific organizations for continuing education.
Professional certification such as CSP or NEBOSH Preferred but not required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in en ironmental, health, and safety management, with demonstrated leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience changing safety culture at a company or facility.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of OSHA and other applicable industry EHS standards.
Experience working with regulatory agencies and external auditors.
Able to understand and execute processes including recognizing customer needs, communicating process changes, measuring, and assessing success and identifying areas of improvement.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to adjust work hours as needed.
Demonstrated ability to move between tasks and projects on short notice and to quickly change priorities based on customer and department needs, while still meeting project deadlines.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with all levels within and outside the organization from corporate, regional and plant management to supervisors and hourly employees in the production areas.
Able to work well in a team environment or independently.
Other Physical Requirements:
Responsible to follow all safety rules and work safely at all times.
Responsible to identify and resolve any safety issues with plant leadership team.
Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices and SQF standards.
Required to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment.
Able to climb ladders and stairs and the ability to lift moderately heavy items such as test equipment or materials.
Work Environment:
Fast-paced environment that requires organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Flexibility to perform at levels to meet peak demands in periods of high volume and activity.
Our Recruitment Process:
Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.
Continuously Pursuing Excellence!
Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring, and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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