Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday working 1st shift, with flexibility to support all hours of operation including 2 night shifts a month. Work Location: 200 NW. Victoria Drive Lee's Summit, MO 64086 ?Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.? Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $93k -$138k annually with additional bonus potential Position Responsibilities: - Provide strategic direction and oversight on environmental, occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, occupational medical, and security issues, aligned with Corporate EHSS & Risk Management. - Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, state, and local regulations and internal standards, driving continual improvement towards an incident-free environment. - Support safety-related regulatory compliance, updating and implementing company and divisional safety policies/standards. - Lead cross-functional teams to address EHS and security issues, advise site leadership on strategies, and implement mitigation plans. - Oversee incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified, and trends are analyzed for prevention. - Manage site regulatory reporting, monitor metrics, and implement programs to address undesirable trends. - Act as the EHS liaison for applicable regulatory agencies and internal functions such as Engineering and Maintenance. - Participate in EHS & Risk Management networks and represent the site in developing and implementing consistent practices organization-wide. - Support worker's compensation loss control programs and ensure injured employees receive timely medical care by accompanying them to Medical Provider Visits. - Oversee the plant's safety, EHS audits (internal and external), and program revisions. - Participate in safety orientations for employees, plant hearing conservation program, annual audiometric testing, and Lead Round Table review calls with EHS Leaders - Maintain industrial hygiene monitoring, Lockout-Tagout instructions, and the Plant SDS Program. - Log audits, task completions, and injury records using EHS data management software. - Coordinate the Plant Safety Committee and participate in divisional safety meetings. - Maintain oversight across multiple shifts to ensure visibility and engagement. - Travel 10-15% for EHSS conferences and project work at other Winland Foods locations. - Updating and maintaining PPE Records. - Become First Responder Certified every 2 years. Qualifications and Requirements: - Education: Bachelor's degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Technical discipline required; Master's preferred. - Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. - Certifications: Preferred certifications include CSP, OHST, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or REM. Skills and Abilities: - Expertise in OSHA/EPA regulations and behavior-based safety principles. - Strategic planning and risk assessment capabilities with familiarity with production processes, equipment, and systems commonly found in manufacturing environments. - Leadership and business acumen with strong facilitation, team-building, and presentation skills. - Familiarity with Environmental Management Information Systems and related software. - Proficiency in working with mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical inference, and the fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.