POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the COO, this position is a highly visible role will lead efforts to ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship while advancing SHFH sustainability objectives.  This role combines health, safety, and environmental expertise with a focus on sustainable practices that minimize our environmental footprint and support corporate sustainability goals.  This position is primarily remote base and may require domestic travel as needed.  

PRIMARYRESPONSIBILITIES

 

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

·       Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

·       Conduct hazard analyses, safety audits, and environmental assessments to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.

·       Develop and implement EHS policies, procedures, and training programs to enhance workplace safety and compliance.

·       Investigate workplace incidents, near-misses, and environmental concerns, preparing reports and recommending preventive measures.

·       Develop and implement emergency response plans and drills to ensure readiness for potential incidents.

 

Sustainability:

·       Develop and implement initiatives to support the company’s sustainability goals, including reducing energy consumption, waste, and emissions.

·       Conduct life cycle assessments, carbon footprint analyses, and other evaluations to identify improvement areas.

·       Drive initiatives to improve energy efficiency and resource conservation in manufacturing processes and facilities.

·       Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure raw materials align with sustainability standards.

·       Track and report sustainability metrics, including greenhouse gas reductions, waste diversion, and energy use, to internal and external stakeholders.

 

Collaboration and Leadership:

·       Partner with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and operations, to integrate EHS and sustainability practices into day-to-day activities.

·       Lead training sessions for employees to build awareness and engagement around EHS and sustainability initiatives.

·       Serve as a key point of contact for external audits, certifications, inspections, and customer relations related to EHS and sustainability.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

·       BS degree Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Sustainability, or a related field.

·       Three years or more experience in an EHS or Sustainability role, preferably in food manufacturing or similar industry.

·       Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e. FDA, USDA, ISO14001, etc.)

·       Strong understanding of Key Production Performance Indicators and how to  

     monitor and implement  

·       Must possess leadership, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills 

·       Demonstrated experience and success in managing and developing team

     members 

·       Experience in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines 

·       Experience in establishing and managing budgets 

·       Travel as required (about 10%) 

·       Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

 

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