Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

For more than 95 years, Standard Process Inc. has been a visionary leader in whole food nutrient solutions. Our whole food philosophy and mission to change lives extends far beyond our supplements to the very people we employ. This strong foundation has created an environment where our employees are seen as members of our family and are given the tools and resources to succeed, both personally and professionally.

Position Overview

The Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is the companywide authority for environmental, health, safety, and process safety risk management across multi-site operations. This role leads the design, governance, and continuous improvement of EHS programs within an FDA-regulated nutraceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, WDNR, NFPA, FDA, and related regulatory requirements. The Senior EHS Manager is empowered to require corrective actions, delay startup, or halt operations where unacceptable risk exists, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and HR to embed EHS requirements into capital projects, change controls, and companywide risk-reduction initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Establish, govern, and continuously improve a companywide EHS management system aligned with regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and recognized industry best practices
• Serve as the primary EHS advisor and technical authority to Engineering, Operations, Quality, HR, and senior leadership
• Define EHS objectives, performance indicators, and risk-based improvement initiatives aligned with operational and business priorities
• Provide leadership visibility, guidance, and accountability for EHS performance across all manufacturing locations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, WDNR, and applicable state and local environmental and safety regulations
• Ensure alignment of EHS programs with FDA requirements (21 CFR 110, 111, and 117) within a nutraceutical manufacturing environment
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and enforcement interactions, serving as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies
• Oversee environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance obligations across all operating locations
• Serve as system owner and technical authority for OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Programs
• Ensure effective implementation of all PSM elements, including Process Hazard Analysis, Mechanical Integrity, Operating Procedures, Management of Change, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
• Lead, approve, and maintain Dust Hazard Analyses in accordance with NFPA 652 and related combustible dust standards
• Act as a required EHS approver for capital project design reviews, equipment procurement, and management of change prior to startup or commissioning
• Integrate EHS requirements into engineering design standards, capital project execution, and process modifications
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to identify, assess, and mitigate risk during project development and implementation
• Serve as the environmental authority for industrial wastewater and pretreatment operations, ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act and local POTW requirements
• Retain accountability for investigation of serious injuries, near-misses, and process safety events, ensuring corrective actions address root causes and are sustained
• Analyze trends, leading indicators, and system performance data to drive continuous improvement
• Champion a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture across all manufacturing locations
• Exercise delegated authority to intervene in operations, delay startup, or halt activities where safety, environmental, or process risks exceed acceptable thresholds

Qualifications: 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Environmental Health or related degree required

Licenses/Certifications:

• P.E, CHMM, CSP, CIH preferred

Experience:

• 7-10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site or enterprise-level operations
• Experience in FDA-regulated food, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing required

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, WDNR, NFPA, and applicable FDA requirements (21 CFR 110, 111, and 117) within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental permitting, compliance assurance, regulatory reporting, and record-keeping across multi-site operations
• Strong leadership across diverse teams and locations
• Excellent communication and training abilities
• Proven audit, compliance, and regulatory management experience
• Ability to influence and build safety culture companywide
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced understanding of process safety, industrial hazards, and risk management principles, including PSM, RMP, combustible dust, machine safety, and high-energy systems
• Experience overseeing workers’ compensation programs, injury management, and claim trend analysis to support injury reduction and cost containment

Travel Requirements 

• Travel will be to other company sites, meet with regulatory agencies, attend and/or participate in professional development meetings and seminars

Benefits Package

Standard Process is proud to be a top workplace. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, which includes:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive program
• Comprehensive health care and flexible benefit plan, including pet insurance
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Profit sharing plan
• Platinum WELCOA award-winning wellness program, including:
• Daily fitness classes
• Free life coaching services
• $450 monthly Standard Process supplement allowance
• Paid time off
• Educational assistance
• Company hosted outings and events
• Strong community involvement

Apply today and become part of the Standard Process family!

Standard Process understands the importance of diversity and believes in providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.  Accordingly, all personnel decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotions, training, benefits, termination, or other terms and conditions of employment, are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, veteran status, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, sexual preference, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with law.