Environmental Health & Safety Manager

At Furmano Foods youre joining a values-driven company with a purpose far greater than profit. Since 1921 weve stayed true to our farm faith and family rootsnourishing our customers team members partners the land and the future. We take pride in crafting quality shelf-stable foods including beans tomatoes ancient grains and vegetables for retail and foodservice markets nationwide. With competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and a dedication to sustainability we offer team members the opportunity to make a lasting impact while upholding a legacy of quality service and stewardship.

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides leadership and oversight for all occupational safety programs at Furmano Foods and provides support for environmental compliance. This position drives a proactive prevention-focused culture that ensures compliance with all applicable federal state and local regulations while fostering stewardship of the companys people community and resources. This individual leads initiatives that promote employee well-being workplace safety and operational excellence supporting Furmanos mission to produce great-tasting nutritious food. The role integrates safety environmental compliance and risk management across all manufacturing and warehousing operations.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Safety Environmental or Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Industrial Hygiene or related field

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive industrial safety experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in manufacturing storage/distribution or industrial environment; food industry experience preferred

Certifications & Skills:

• OSHA 30-hour or equivalent preferred; CSP CIH OHST credentials preferred

• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations (OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Clean Water Act ANSI standards)

• NSC Forklift and Lift Truck Train the Trainer or equivalent preferred

• Strong coaching training and motivational skills

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and establish credibility with all management levels

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management systems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Key Success Factors:

• Champion of a zero-incident safety culture

• Relentless passion for the safety of team members

• Demonstrated success in improving EHS performance and reducing risk

• Deep knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 EPA and DEP regulations

• Ability to influence educate and inspire team members across all levels of the organization with regards to safety.

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

• Proven ability to lead teams train employees and communicate effectively

• Unwavering commitment to integrity accuracy and prevention

• Building trust and respect

• Self-starter/self-confidence

• Meticulous documentation and organization habits

• Teaching and coaching team members on safety

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day work activities related to administering the safety program. Ensure that all team members follow safety practices during work activities.

• Champion and continue an existing strong safety culture towards Furmanos zero-injury goal.

• Lead develop and maintain Furmano Foods Occupational Safety programs ensuring full compliance with OSHA and state requirements.

• Manage environmental compliance: hazardous waste stormwater wastewater air emissions chemical storage recycling and sustainability initiatives.

• Conduct and document EHS audits risk assessments and inspections to identify hazards and environmental risks and lead corrective actions.

• Maintain records for permits inspections incident investigations and regulatory reporting (e.g. Tier II Form R emissions and waste manifests).

• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and coordinate responses for inspections compliance reviews and environmental reporting.

• Lead incident investigations and perform root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.

• Oversee and deliver EHS training programs including new hire orientation forklift safety Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) confined space PPE fall protection chemical handling and emergency response.

• Ensure proper hazard communication (HazCom) SDS management and labeling standards throughout the facility.

• Maintain emergency preparedness plans conduct drills and lead response coordination.

• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to design safety into processes equipment and facility upgrades.

• Lead Furmanos Safety Committee and maintain the Workplace Safety Committee certification through the PA Department of Labor and Industry.

• Conduct regular and effective committee meetings to assess and inform team members of safety policies and procedures report performance trending as well as address any safety/quality issues.

• Drive a zero-incident safety culture through collaboration with the entire Furmanos team. Be seen as the focal point and expert for safety-related matters - a partner and team member.

• Conduct accident investigations and follow-up with all parties involved to ensure that safety policies are followed and understood.

• Work effectively with human resources team for workers compensation management practices such as: reducing injury risks managing claim costs and ensuring optimal safety for our team members.

• Continually seek opportunities to improve the knowledge and skill of the facility management team to improve systems and positively impact the safe operations of the business.

• Provide as-needed support to Engineering for environmental compliance and projects including but not limited to: permitting; reporting; programs for air water and hazardous waste development of sustainability metrics; continuous improvement goals; and other initiatives as directed.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing/Walking: Occasional to frequent

• Sitting: Occasional to frequent

• Lifting/Carrying: Occasional

• Climbing: Occasional

• Reaching/Bending/Twisting: Occasional

• Hand movements: Simple grasping (frequent) fine manipulation (occasional)

• Operating equipment: Occasional

Note: This description represents the general nature of the work. Duties may be modified as needed.

Employment Disclaimer:

This position is based in Pennsylvania and is considered at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without notice and for any reason not prohibited by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal state and local employment laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information or any other protected status under the law.

This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or limit the supervisors ability to modify work assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the organization.

Job Type:Full-time

Position Reports to: Vice-President of Quality

Work Schedule:

Currently 1^st Shift 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Working days shifts and hours may vary based on special project needs and season.

Typically Monday through Friday. On-site

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Onsite nurse
• Corporate Chaplain

Ability to Commute:

• Northumberland PA 17857 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Northumberland PA 17857: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:In person

Employment Disclaimer:

This position is based in Pennsylvania and is considered at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without notice and for any reason not prohibited by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal state and local employment laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information or any other protected status under the law.

This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or limit the supervisors ability to modify work assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the organization.

Required Experience:

Manager