Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
Environment, Health and Safety Manager
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Our headquarters are in Walnut Creek, CA, with production facilities in Bakersfield and Tulare, CA; Fort Wayne, IN; and Laurel, MD. DGIC is transforming how we work—investing in growth, elevating quality, and empowering teams to make fast, bold decisions. You’ll be in the action, own your brand, and see the real-time impact of your ideas. Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. This role reports to the Head of Legal and is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture where safety, health, and environmental stewardship are core values. The position can be based at any of our four manufacturing facilities. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Culture Building
Lead the development and execution of a transformational EHS&S strategy aligned with ESG goals and long-term business objectives. Foster a culture of safety, health, and environmental sustainability through coaching, training, and cross-functional engagement. Identify current and future EHS&S challenges and opportunities and develop holistic strategies to address them. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.) across air, water, waste, and hazardous materials. Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including injury and illness prevention plans, hazard communication, emergency action plans, fall protection, LOTO, PPE programs, injury and illness reporting, and guarding, and associated training and disciplinary consequences for failure to comply. Ensure site-specific Environmental Compliance Manuals and SOPs are maintained and implemented. Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Ensure that Preliminary Hazard Reviews (PHRs), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and risk assessments are conducted. Oversee implementation of capital improvements to ensure the improvements meet EHS requirements, including permitting. Training & Capability Development
Oversee the design and delivery of targeted training programs to build EHS&S capability across all levels of the organization. Mentor and develop site-specific EHS&S employees to increase their overall knowledge of EHS&S. Monitoring, Audits & Continuous Improvement
Lead internal and external audits, environmental testing, and monitoring programs. Track findings, implement corrective actions, and report progress to senior leadership. Leverage data analytics to evaluate performance against KPIs and identify trends and opportunities. Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management
Lead the development and execution of crisis and emergency response plans. Ensure effective injury case management and escalation of security risks as needed. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders. Maintain accurate EHS&S data and reporting in internal systems and during agency visits. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, occupational safety, or related field (preferred). 7+ years of progressive experience in EHS&S roles, preferably in manufacturing or food production. Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and state/local environmental regulations. Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, OHST, NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) are highly desirable. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority. Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills. The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in compensation decisions, including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business needs. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $110,000 and $130,000 per year. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing We are not including unrelated job postings or site notices. This description reflects the essential responsibilities and qualifications for the role.
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Environment, Health and Safety Manager
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Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Our headquarters are in Walnut Creek, CA, with production facilities in Bakersfield and Tulare, CA; Fort Wayne, IN; and Laurel, MD. DGIC is transforming how we work—investing in growth, elevating quality, and empowering teams to make fast, bold decisions. You’ll be in the action, own your brand, and see the real-time impact of your ideas. Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. This role reports to the Head of Legal and is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture where safety, health, and environmental stewardship are core values. The position can be based at any of our four manufacturing facilities. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Culture Building
Lead the development and execution of a transformational EHS&S strategy aligned with ESG goals and long-term business objectives. Foster a culture of safety, health, and environmental sustainability through coaching, training, and cross-functional engagement. Identify current and future EHS&S challenges and opportunities and develop holistic strategies to address them. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.) across air, water, waste, and hazardous materials. Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including injury and illness prevention plans, hazard communication, emergency action plans, fall protection, LOTO, PPE programs, injury and illness reporting, and guarding, and associated training and disciplinary consequences for failure to comply. Ensure site-specific Environmental Compliance Manuals and SOPs are maintained and implemented. Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Ensure that Preliminary Hazard Reviews (PHRs), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and risk assessments are conducted. Oversee implementation of capital improvements to ensure the improvements meet EHS requirements, including permitting. Training & Capability Development
Oversee the design and delivery of targeted training programs to build EHS&S capability across all levels of the organization. Mentor and develop site-specific EHS&S employees to increase their overall knowledge of EHS&S. Monitoring, Audits & Continuous Improvement
Lead internal and external audits, environmental testing, and monitoring programs. Track findings, implement corrective actions, and report progress to senior leadership. Leverage data analytics to evaluate performance against KPIs and identify trends and opportunities. Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management
Lead the development and execution of crisis and emergency response plans. Ensure effective injury case management and escalation of security risks as needed. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders. Maintain accurate EHS&S data and reporting in internal systems and during agency visits. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, occupational safety, or related field (preferred). 7+ years of progressive experience in EHS&S roles, preferably in manufacturing or food production. Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and state/local environmental regulations. Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, OHST, NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) are highly desirable. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority. Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills. The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in compensation decisions, including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business needs. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $110,000 and $130,000 per year. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing We are not including unrelated job postings or site notices. This description reflects the essential responsibilities and qualifications for the role.
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