**Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager** **Department:** Safety **Job Status** : Full Time **FLSA Status:** Salary Exempt **Reports To:** Senior Director of EHS Programs **Work Schedule:** Varies **Amount of Travel Required:** 0-25% **Positions Supervised:** Yes **WHO YOU ARE:** We are looking for a dedicated Environmental, Health, and Safety ("EHS") Manager to lead our workplace safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of health and sustainability. If you're passionate about creating safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible work environments, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact. **WHO WE ARE:** + Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry. + Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America. + Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America. + Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships. **OUR MISSION:** We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear. + **Protect What Matters:** We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.? + **Deliver On Our Promises?:** We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.? + **Win as a Team?:** We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.? + **Advance a Safer Future?:** We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.? **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** As the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, you develop, implement, and oversee programs and policies that ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. Job duties include: + Work with Sr Director of EHS Programs to develop and implement policies, procedures, and training programs as needed. + Inspect facilities on a regular basis to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standard. + Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the workplace and develop strategies to mitigate them. + Manage environmental by implementing strategies for waste management, pollution control, and sustainable practices. + Manage submittal of all permit and regulatory required agency reports. + Work with Regulatory Manager to ensure environmental, health, and safety regulations compliance across all facilities and technical services. + Create and maintain emergency response plans for various potential incidents. + Investigate all accidents and near-miss incidents to learn and implement improvements. + Coordinate efforts to develop and execute the corporate EHS Annual Strategy. + Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to integrate EHS considerations into organizational processes and decision-making. + Direct overall EHS data analysis to identify trends, measure performance, and track progress toward targets. + Work with Corporate HR, Marketing, and Sr Director of EHS Programs to develop and deploy required EHS training. + Map out EHS training matrix for all facilities and services. + Deploy enterprise processes to improve employee engagement. + Continually improving strategic planning for corporate EHS Programs and Projects. + Communicate with team members, management, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and safety. + Manage site security at North Little Rock facility. + Manage the EHS budget. + Other duties as assigned. **YOUR MUST HAVES:** + Must be 18 years or older. + 7 or more years of related EHS experience. + Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Management, or related field. + 3 or more years managing people. + Experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Understanding of relevant regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and industry standards + Ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with employees at all levels + Managed multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines + Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in EHS practices **WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:** + CSP, CIH, CHMM + Masters Degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management, or a related field **OUR ENVIRONMENT:** This is a hybrid role, partially based at the North Little Rock, AR headquarters, combining time in a traditional office setting with remote work from your professional home office. You will be expected to work on-site at minimum three days a week. This position also requires travel to the Kieler, WI facility in addition to other company facilities. The position requires sitting for extended periods of time while working on a computer. **WHAT WE OFFER:** + Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance + Basic Life Insurance + Short Term Disability + Company Paid Long-Term Disability + 401k Retirement Plan + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Paid Sick Time + Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) + Training & Development Opportunities Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Fortrex will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position. **YOUR NEXT STEPS:** APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!