Location: Arkansas City, KS
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 per year
Work Setting: Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Relocation: Full relocation assistance available
About HV Talent Group
At HV Talent Group, we help talented professionals like you connect with top employers nationwide. As a trusted recruiting partner to industry-leading companies, we focus on direct-hire placements that align with your career goals, values, and long-term growth.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. This is a senior-level leadership opportunity for an EHS professional who can ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace risk, and build a strong culture of safety across operations.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other regulations.
- Lead EHS audits, inspections, and assessments and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Provide expertise in environmental compliance, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and workplace safety.
- Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, reporting, corrective actions, and follow-up.
- Develop and deliver EHS training for employees and leadership.
- Monitor EHS metrics and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain and regularly test emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, Engineering, and other teams to strengthen the organization's safety culture.
- Supervise and mentor EHS staff or site-level safety coordinators, as applicable.
- Support sustainability initiatives, environmental reporting, and related disclosures as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree or other college degree in a relevant field.
- 8+ years of progressive EHS experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
- Manufacturing experience, preferably within the food and beverage (F&B) industry.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 14001/45001, and other applicable regulations.
- EHS-related professional certifications are required; certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are preferred.
- Proven leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Experience with EHS software platforms such as Enablon, Intelex, or VelocityEHS is preferred.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to remain hands-on in implementing EHS initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
- $90,000–$110,000 annual salary
- Full relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays in accordance with company policy and applicable laws
Additional Information: This position is based on-site in Arkansas City, Kansas. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Limited domestic travel may be required as needed.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or other college degree in a relevant field
- 8+ years of progressive EHS experience
- At least 3 years of EHS leadership experience
- Manufacturing experience, preferably in the food and beverage industry
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 14001/45001, and other applicable regulations
- EHS-related professional certifications
- Certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM
- Proven leadership, communication, and change-management skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels
- Experience with EHS software platforms such as Enablon, Intelex, or VelocityEHS
- Strategic mindset with the ability to remain hands-on implementing EHS initiatives
What We Do
Elevate Your Talent At HireVenture, we've evolved beyond the traditional staffing agency model to become your dedicated HR Firm. Our mission is to revolutionize talent acquisition, offering innovative solutions to enhance your talent and HR prcoesses. We're not just your strategic partner and culture matchmaker; we're here to redefine the way you discover and nurture talent, elevating your organization to new heights. But our commitment doesn't stop there. At HireVenture, we believe in giving back and making a lasting impact on our community. Through our "HireVenture Cares" initiative, we pledge to donate a percentage of our revenue for every candidate placed to a local non-profit organization. This organization is dedicated to assisting adults and children with intellectual and physical disabilities on their career development journey. When you choose HireVenture for your talent needs, you're not only investing in finding exceptional talent for your organization but also contributing to a cause that empowers individuals with diverse abilities to realize their full potential. Together, we're making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in our community. Experience the new era of talent acquisition with HireVenture, your trusted HR Firm. Elevate your talent, and join us in shaping a brighter future. Experience a new era of hiring. Experience HireVenture.
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