Kettle Cuisine
Job Details
Job Location
Lynn Plant - Lynn, MA
Salary Range
$ - $ Salary/year
Description
Position Summary
The EHS Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of environmental, health, safety, and process safety programs at a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. The EHS Manager will also oversee the implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, particularly where highly hazardous chemicals are used.
Key Responsibilities
Job Location
Lynn Plant - Lynn, MA
Salary Range
$ - $ Salary/year
Description
Position Summary
The EHS Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of environmental, health, safety, and process safety programs at a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. The EHS Manager will also oversee the implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, particularly where highly hazardous chemicals are used.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS and PSM programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
- Lead hazard and risk assessments, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Manage emergency response plans and coordinate drills.
- Oversee chemical safety programs, including SDS management, labeling, and employee training.
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe design and operation of processes.
- Track and report safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near misses) and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and third-party auditors.
- Provide coaching and training to leadership and frontline employees on safety policies and behavior-based safety practices/ program.
- Collaborate with corporate EHS and cross-functional teams on safety programs
- Support sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives, including waste management and air/water permits.
- Complete work/ programs as assigned by leadership/management
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
- 7-10years of progressive experience in EHS or PSM roles, preferably in food or chemical manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR (PSM), EPA RMP, and other applicable regulations.
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and RMP (Risk Management Plan)
- Experience with behavior-based safety programs and leading cultural transformation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Certifications such as CSP, CIH, or COSS are a plus.
- Demonstrated success in reducing incident rates and improving safety culture.
- Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, and food safety integration into EHS systems.
- Proficiency in EHS software platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.