Job Description
The EHS Manager will lead efforts that drive towards a safe working environment for all Schreiber partners, customers, visitors and outside contractors in the assigned location(s). The EHS Manager will be responsible for the implementation of successful environmental and safety programs accomplished through coordination of Federal, State, and local regulations and by building a “safety comes first” attitude amongst Schreiber partners. The EHS Manager will have responsibility to work with plant leadership in leading the safety and environmental programs at the Schreiber location(s).
The EHS Manager will be responsible for overseeing all Safety and Environmental training in the plant. The EHS Manager will work with hourly support staff to ensure that appropriate adult learning techniques are applied and appropriate checklists and other applicable learning tools (e.g. VWI’s, e-learning, classroom via vendors) are developed, updated, and utilized. The EHS Manager will measure the implementation and success of safety and environmental training techniques and methods.
What you’ll do:
Compliance - Lead efforts to improve safety and environmental compliance for applicable programs. lead direct reports, leaders and partners that support the programs. Assess strengths and weaknesses of the plant’s safety,
Written Programs - Lead EHS team in development, maintenance and improvement of applicable Environmental, Health and Safety written programs.
Responsible for tracking and meeting deadlines for all Safety and Environmental Programs
Training - Oversee and administer Safety and Environmental training in the plant. This training will involve assuring the proper training of hourly and salary partners and overseeing the processes to properly document the training.
Inspections - Know and understand the Safety and Environmental SOPs. Lead as required (and as defined in the environmental and safety inspection SOPs) during regulatory agency inspections by external safety and/or environmental agencies or customers.
Incident Inspections - Work collaboratively with partners and leaders to identify root cause of incidents such as spills, safety incidents, recordable and other EHS issues
Stay current and attend required Safety and Environmental training to maintain required certifications.
Behavior Based Safety - Conduct partner safety observations training for the leaders in the plant. Validate both quantity and quality of observations continuously improves.
Accountable for plant safety and enviromental budget
Worker’s Comp - Work with HO Safety and plant HR to successfully drive plant worker's comp cases to resolution.
Projects - Participate in initiatives or projects outside of plant(s) responsibility on an as needed basis.
Investigate incidents using structured methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys);
Coordinate safety training sessions and awareness campaigns;
Monitor accident and incident indicators, proposing continuous improvement actions;
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental legislation;
Implement and lead programs to reduce waste, water, and energy consumption;
Coordinate internal and external safety and environmental audits;
Promote sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate goals;
Support employee health and wellness programs;
Develop and manage occupational disease prevention programs (PPRA, PCMSO, PGR);
Work closely with the medical team and CIPA (Internal Accident Prevention Committee);
Monitor ergonomic conditions and industrial hygiene;
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (NRs, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, HACCP);
Act as a change agent to strengthen the safety culture;
Engage leaders and operational teams in safe and sustainable practices;
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Environmental, Chemical, Production, or Occupational Safety Engineering);
Postgraduate degree or specialization in Occupational Safety or Environmental Management is a plus;
Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS, preferably in the food industry or FMCG;
Solid experience in EHS, preferably within the food industry or FMCG;
English proficiency and Microsoft Office skills;
Postgraduate degree in Maintenance Engineering, Industrial Management, MBA in Project Management, or Business Management is desirable.
Experience with creating training programs, conducting plant audits to identify regulatory improvement opportunities, ways to reduce potential injuries, and convey to plant leadership, generate reports of audit findings.
Ability to travel up to 15%
Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Chemical, Production, or Occupational Safety)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS
- Experience developing EHS programs, conducting plant audits, and creating training programs
- Knowledge of and experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and HACCP compliance
- Experience performing risk assessments and investigations (HAZOP, FMEA, JSA, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- English language proficiency
- Ability to travel up to 15%
- Experience managing worker's compensation cases and working with HR
- Postgraduate degree or specialization in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, Maintenance Engineering, Industrial Management or MBA
- Experience in the food industry or FMCG
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
Schreiber Foods Insights
What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
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