Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

The Role:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will work under the direction of the VP Production to provide guidance and support to managers, technical staff, employees, and contractors to drive continual improvement in Meati’s EHS Management System and EHS culture and achieve EHS related key performance indicators.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the development and implementation of site-specific EHS and industrial hygiene-related policies & procedures in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive environmental management programs, including waste management, pollution prevention, and resource conservation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations (e.g., EPA) and corporate environmental policies.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and audits to identify potential environmental risks and ensure proper mitigation measures are implemented.
• Lead initiatives to reduce the company’s environmental footprint, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction programs.
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports to regulatory agencies.
• Lead EHS-related incident investigations, ensure proper escalation, root cause analysis, and completion of sustainable corrective actions.
• Track and trend injuries, near-miss events, safety observations, and property damage incidents.
• Development and delivery of effective EHS-related training based on training needs assessments.
• Assist with measuring, monitoring, and reporting site-specific EHS-related key performance indicators to management.
• Facilitating EHS teams focusing on increasing employee engagement & empowerment.
• Coaching and mentoring management and employees on safe work practices and behaviors.
• Providing guidance & support to employees regarding EHS questions, concerns, & requirements.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Safety Management, or related field OR 1-3 years of related EHS experience in a food manufacturing or industrial manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant EHS and environmental standards and regulations.
• Ability to influence others and present recommendations effectively.
• Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with diverse groups and cross-functional teams.
• Creative thinking skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in developing and/or implementing OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program, ISO 45001 or related ISO Management System preferred.
• Flexible in working during non-business hours to meet business needs.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 annually, which is just one aspect of our total compensation package. In addition to the salary, this position is eligible for a potential annual bonus and equity! Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.