• Provide strategic leadership for EHS program development.
• Plan and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and programs across the Wenger System according to legal guidelines.
• Promote safety leadership and reinforce safety engagement from senior leaders down through all levels.
• Drive productivity and effectiveness of the Joint Safety Committee; lead monthly and regional safety meetings.
• Serve as emergency coordinator; develop emergency response and business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure company meets established safety metrics; identify system gaps and implement corrective measures.
• Assist in developing and educating the organization on safety goals and objectives for worldclass performance.
• Inspect facilities for safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Develop and implement inspection policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Implement and lead continuous training efforts including annual, new hire, refresher, toolbox talks, and authorized-level training.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Manage injury/incident investigations, track all incidents, and recommend EHS improvements.

• Prepare air permit applications, modifications, renewals, and ensure compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain plans such as Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC).
• Provide permitting and environmental compliance solutions.
• Respond to Notices of Violation (NOVs) and regulatory inquiries; submit effective incident reports.
• Ensure compliance with environmental recordkeeping, monitoring, reporting, waste inspections, waste characterization, and hazardous waste disposal requirements.
• Prepare and maintain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, renewals, modifications, and reporting; oversee water monitoring, sampling, and assessments.
• Ensure stormwater and water-quality compliance.
• Analyze spill reports, coordinate regulatory communications, track spill trends, and recommend improvements.

• Serve as the primary contact for environmental regulatory agencies.
• Keep the Executive Team and Leadership Team informed of issues or important matters.
• Work with vendors to ensure compliance with EHS policies.
• Enforce company and environmental policies and procedures.

• Coordinate EHS components of the Wenger System; monitor document accuracy and participate in system meetings and ISO audits.
• Ensure ISO certification requirements for Environmental and Safety sections are met.
• Facilitate and participate in environmental compliance and internal audits.
• Manage cooling water treatment program, inspections, and maintenance.
• Lead Universal Waste program for facilities and team members.
• Create and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.

• Encourage teamwork across departments.
• Address errors, issues, and complaints within authority.
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor periodic performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President.

• Align performance with strategic plans and translate strategies into achievable goals.
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills; successful change management experience.
• Critical thinking and independent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Accountability for mistakes and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Effective time management and adaptability.
• Ability to evaluate moderately complex plans and interpret detailed documents.

• Demonstrated management and teambuilding experience.
• Ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Positive attitude and ability to motivate teams.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement and change management.
• Commitment to professional and leadership development.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful workplace.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental field.
• 8-10 years of related industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in EHS leadership and commitment to safety.
• Proven program development, implementation, and training experience.
• Track record of achieving transformative results through training and culture shaping.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in dusty environments.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist occasionally.
• Ability to travel up to 200 miles for facility visits; overnight travel as needed.

• Promotional opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Robust onboarding and training program
• Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
• Employee referral program
• Encouraging and collaborative culture

• Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
• Carebridge Employee Assistance Program

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance

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