EHS Manager

EHS Manager at Refresco summary:

The EHS Manager will lead and manage site environmental, health, and safety programs for a beverage manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards (ISO14001, ISO45001, SQF, OSHA). Responsibilities include developing EHS management systems, conducting audits and incident investigations, managing waste and permits, delivering training, and supervising EHS staff. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, NEBOSH/IOSH/IEMA qualifications, managerial experience in manufacturing, and travel between sites as needed.

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The EHS Manager is responsible to provide full support to the operations team to ensure leadership and management of the safety program. To drive a consistent approach across all EHS activities on the Refresco site. Driving forward the EHS management systems by influencing the management team, while working with the operations team to ensure compliance. This position reports to the Plant Director.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to and enforce all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Assist the Regional EHS Manager with the development of company management systems. Due to the nature of the role some cross site EHS interaction may be required.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes.
• Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations
• Play and active part of yield/waste reduction on site with the production team.
• Technical support, advice and guidance to managers on EHS legal compliance and best practice.
• Liaison with HR Department on Occupational Health matters.
• Coordinate EHS and Environmental Permit activities including:
  • Review environmental aspects and assist with development of control measures
  • Control and record EHS & Permit documentation
  • Auditing schedules, conduct internal and third-party audits and follow up on corrective actions
  • Environmental performance reporting for Environmental Permit.
  • Conduct JSA reviews in conjunction with Departments
• Provide support, assistance and guidance to Departments on:
  • Risk assessments, audits, and inspections
  • Development of EHS procedures
  • Incident investigations
• Manage
  • EHS training, audits, non-conformances, and PPE protocol
  • Compliance reporting (Tier II, OSHA, etc.)
• Manage Waste including “zero to landfill” ensuring that optimal revenue is obtained for all waste created:
  • Maintenance of Waste Stream Matrix
  • Duty of Care records and audits
  • Liaise with waste management contractors
  • Equipment servicing and issues
• Maintain EHS KPI’s including:
  • Accident statistics
  • Company incident management and reporting software for assigned locations
  • Environmental Permit Annual Returns
  • Environmental KPI’s
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or related field (or equivalent experience) plus five (5) years of management experience applying environmental, safety, wellness and programs required.
• Sustainability project/initiative implementation of EHS programs experience required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.
• Previous experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry is a plus.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Effective understanding of Manufacturing technology and process and the EHS risks associated with high-speed beverage manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of EHS systems.
• Ability to drive projects, optimize processes, and lead teams to achieve operational excellence and align with organizational goals.
• Understanding and awareness of ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards and the competence to coordinate effectively.
• Ability to provide education and training resources for all operators in key EHS tasks.
• Ability to understand the principles and processes of effective communication/presentation and when/how to apply them in all aspects of the role.
• Understands the principles of EHS auditing and how to conduct an incident investigation.
• Understand how to collect and validate sufficient information on the effectiveness of EHS systems to make recommendations on improvement.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety as a minimum.
• Formal Environmental qualification e.g. IEMA Diploma in Environmental Management.
• Professional and confident individual who is comfortable challenging existing ways of working and has the tenacity, seriousness and influence to make change happen.
• Enthusiastic, self-managed.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Experience of working in a busy manufacturing and engineering environment.
• ISO14001 auditor certified.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.

Travel Requirements:

• Continuing Education and site to site travel may be required.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, which include: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance  
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match 
• 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off  
• Well-being Benefits 
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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Keywords:

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