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
