Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Description:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:
 

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• RRSP program with a 3% employer match (with increased matches awarded based on service) and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll!
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days and 11 company holidays!
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
   

Job Description:
 

• About the Role:
   

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the EHS Manager is responsible for managing plant safety and environmental programs to ensure a safe and accident-free work environment. Implements, oversees, and adapts policies and programs to improve the facility’s environmental and safety performance and ensures compliance with current and future regulations and standards. Plans and / or delivers programs to train managers and employees in work site safety and environmental practices. Promotes safety by working with all departments to analyze the current situation and recommend safety improvements. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
 

• Responsible for all aspects of EHS, including OSHA, and environmental record keeping, safety audits, and accident investigations and identifying workplace hazards.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain the department budget for the EHS area.
• Ensure the facility complies with OSHA and environmental laws and regulations.
• Develop, deliver, and track participation in health and safety related training and OSHA related certifications.
• Provide ongoing support to department managers for safety meetings and department work modifications.
• Reviews injury reports to ensure all accidents are properly reported and appropriate action has been taken to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and submit environmental compliance reports to regulatory agencies.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.
• Important Details: This is a full-time, permanent role located in our Richmond Hill, ON facility
   

About You:
 

• You’ll fit right in if you have:
• Completion of a university or college program in Safety or Business Management preferred.
• Five years in a manufacturing environment with experience implementing and managing safety initiatives required.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge in the technical fundamentals of safety management and risk assessments.
• Proficient computer skills including:
• MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing facility preferred.