Environmental Health & Safety Manager

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Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Location: Hicksville, NY, Mid-Atlantic United States, USA

Company: Land O Lakes
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Environmental Health & Safety Manager

As Environmental Health and Safety Manager for our Hicksville, NY plant location includes: Provide leadership for the administration on the overall EHS program. Developing and achieving the annual safety plan. Achieve consensus on the plan objectives while monitoring the progress against objectives. Completing and/or approving all required regulatory and company reporting documents. Perform hazard analysis within the plant. Assist the plant management team in the development and execution of action plans for the improvement of safety and environmental performance.

Competencies - Skills (Required):

Be charged with developing and utilization of plant environmental safety teams and resources.
Keep supervisor/management personnel apprised of hazardous conditions and unsafe practices.
Conduct root cause analysis and provide solutions.
Lead all aspects of the safety function including compliance initiatives (Federal and State OSHA/EPA) training development, risk assessment, reporting and the development, delivery and maintenance of training programs reinforcing a safety culture that promotes an injury free workplace.
Support waste reduction and energy conservation efforts.
Work closely with EH&S corporate staff to implement the company's initiatives in EH&S programs.
Strong technical background in Safety and Environmental regulations in ergonomics, behavior-based safety, problem solving/judgment, presentation skills, waste/energy conservation, managerial courage, ethics, and building effective relationships.
Proficiency in applicable computer and software use.
Ability to communicate and work closely with employees at all levels of the company.
Capable of leading change in a diverse business environment.
Ability to understand and interpret written materials, technical information, rules, regulations, and laws; conduct inspections on work areas, farm sites, machinery, equipment and working condition for compliance with occupational safety, environmental and security regulations and policies, procedures and rules.

Qualifications - External (Required):

Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years experience in a manufacturing/production setting with large focus on safety.

Experience - Education (Preferred):

Master's Degree or MBA degree a plus.

Desired Certifications Preferred:

Professional Engineer (PE) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Industrial Hygienist in Training (IHIT) Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) Registered Environmental Manager (REM).

Competencies - Skills (Preferred):

Project management skills are a plus.
Organizational Support following policies and procedures.
Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is highly preferred for this role.
Preferably prior/current experience working for a large facility with 200 employees or greater
Observe safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability, ability to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Values, supports and demonstrates commitment to company values of integrity, respect, loyalty, responsibility, gratitude and passion.
General knowledge of GMP, HACCP, AIB and SQF requirements.

Note: This role may require off shift hours, weekends or holidays as required.

Salary Range: $91,120 - $136,680. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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Job Post Date: 07/23/25