We want GPF employees to have a Safety Culture mind-set - we need a strong leader to support the development, execution, and follow through of our safety policies.

Core Values

LEADERSHIP. HONESTY. EXCELLENCE. ACCOUNTABILITY. TEAMWORK.

As the Environmental Health & Safety Manager, you are expected to maintain Grand Prairie Foods’ Core Values in all communications with employees, visitors, and outside vendor representatives.

Role

The purpose of the role of the EHS Manager is to develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies; and to promote safety adherence to all employees.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Maintain all required permits, records, and documentation for environmental and safety compliance
Develop, implement, and grow safety policies, procedures and training programs for all employees to ensure a Culture of Safety is being executed
Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and provide feedback on corrective measures for any findings
Be the lead analyzer for any workplace safety near miss, incident, or injury
Act as the Subject Matter Expert on all safety related procedures and needs
Provide additional support to the worker’s compensation HR representative
Lead and grow the Safety Committee across all three facilities
Oversee waste management, recycling programs, and sustainability initiatives across all three sites
Develop, maintain, and adjust the Emergency Action Plans for each site
Coordinate drills and ensure readiness for potential emergencies
Identify trends and recommend corrective action measures to mitigate and reduce incidents
Promote the Culture of Safety through engagement and continuous improvement
Track and record EHS performance metrics to Grand Prairie Foods Leadership

Work & Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred
2 years of previous EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and food safety regulations
CPR certified, or ability to become certified and to be an accredited trainer
OSHA 30 certification (or the ability to become certified)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to walk, climb, bend, and navigate various areas throughout the plant across all three sites
Exposure to variation in temperature from production floor, freezers, chillers, and room temperature rooms
Ability to work safely in obscure areas of the plant (confined spaces, electrical/mechanical rooms, rooftops, crawl spaces, etc)
Ability to represent Grand Prairie Foods in a positive way to vendor representatives

Expectations

Ability to lead and guide in a diverse working environment
Ability to demonstrate open communication for effective conflict management
Ability to maintain and balance needs across all three facilities of equal importance
Ability to create and maintain a positive working environment with all GPF employees
Ability to be looked at as the Subject Matter Expert for all environmental, health, and safety measures

Grand Prairie Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

In certain limited circumstances, Grand Prairie Foods may require a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) that is reasonably necessary to the normal operation of our business, and will only be applied where permitted by law and essential for the performance of specific job duties.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) 3% Match
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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