Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.

Nestled in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, our Tipton facility manufactures a diverse range of products, including milk powder, butter, nutritional powders, and processed fluids.

We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:

• Salary Range$84,154 - $130,000
• Family medical/dental/vision
• Generous company contributions to 401k
• Relocation Assistance
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

Oversee and maintain the company safety, environmental and training programs for assigned locations.Includes, but not limited to Process Safety Management, Risk Management Plan (RMP/Cal-ARP) records and training, Cal-O.S.H. A required safety training and documentation, forklift driver evaluations and licensing, hazard alert distribution and tracking, Lock Out/Tag Out programs, perform safety audits, assure Contractor Safety compliance, and conduct new hire safety and environmental orientations. The expectation is that the EHS manager set the tone to develop and maintain a safety culture that has strong employee participation, engagement and management support.

Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. "Food Safety and Quality" are the responsibilities for all plant personnel.

The EHS Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Annual Emissions Questionnaires, Vessel Permits, Fire/sprinkler inspections, Unified Hazard Waste Program, CERS reporting, Backflow, Stormwater, wastewater.
Responsibilities

• Ensure yours, your team members', and all visitors' safety by actively supporting all safety programs as part of a "Zero Waste" commitment.
• Ensure full compliance to all regulatory, customer and plant quality requirements as part of a personal commitment to always ensure food safety and food quality.
• Constantly look for defects and opportunities for improvement throughout all parts of the plant operations and personally lead necessary efforts to "Make it Better".
• Bring value to the Team and strengthen the Team through your job performance, treatment of your team members and effective communication.
• Understand all performance criteria and operating results associated with your area of responsibility and constantly meet or exceed these requirements.
• Always have plan tour and audit ready.
• Actively contribute during Daily Shift/Direction Setting Meetings.
• Actively participating in RCA for any safety incidents, and revise protocol as needed.
• Develop protocol for any Plant visitors (Safety director, OSHA etc.).
• Understand sources of waste and actively strive for Zero Waste.

Essential Functions

• Assist Plant Manager with chairing safety committee meetings, assignment and follow through of safety suggestions.
• Maintain records for the Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
• Coordinate PSM related training.
• Assess the respiratory needs of the facility, coordinate all needed medical questionnaires, select respirators, responsible for Hearing conservations program and annual hearing testing.
• Assist with Accident Investigation, abatements, and safety retraining, recordkeeping within AIC.
• Maintain Risk Management Plan (RMP/Cal-ARP). Coordinate required training, annual inspection and the annual ammonia release reporting.
• Maintaining PSM web-based records.
• Perform forklift driver evaluations and license all operators.
• Conduct Cal-OSHA required training, including but not limited LOTO, confined space entry, IIPP, general safety, blood borne pathogens, chemical safety/SDS/Right to Know, general forklift, ammonia awareness, and heat exposure, Workplace Violence Prevention
• Complete PPE assessments for all functional areas, make pragmatic decisions regarding use of PPE.
• Work with the Regulatory Compliance Director to update training programs for O.S.H.A required safety courses.
• Follow-up and tracking to ensure hazard alerts are being completed by Plant Supervisors
• Create and maintain the Lockout/Tagout programs that are Cal-OSHA compliant, including writing procedures for new equipment and modifications. Ensure management and employee compliance.
• Perform quarterly safety audits. Write work orders for deficiencies noted, and follow-up with Plant Manager to ensure assignment and completion of audit issues noted.
• Manage Contractor Safety Program by assuring all contractors are properly trained and perform random inspections of their safety performance.
• Research O.S.H.A. and Cal-O.S.H.A. requirements to ensure the company is in compliance.
• Assist to review and update the Illness and Injury Prevention Program as necessary to ensure compliance with O.S.H.A. and Cal-O.S.H.A. standards.
• Annual update (or as key personnel change) of Emergency Evacuation Plan, coordinate Emergency Response training and conduct required Evacuation drills.
• Develop other training courses as requested by the DOHS.
• Utilize training matrix to maintain training records for employees at the locations of responsibility.
• Perform safety and environmental orientations for all new Research safety problems as requested by Plant Managers and DOHS.
• Follow up on inspection items and employee concerns to assure safety items are addressed and corrected.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Must have the ability to get along with co- workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies Inc. best interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct report, Directing the work of personnel hired to work on safety related programs and giving instruction and help needed for the employees to achieve their goals.

Education and/or Experience

A Bachelor of Science Degree, and four years of experience in a leadership role is desired. Absent the desired degree in Dairy or Food Science, additional dairy manufacturing experience, particularly in a leadership role involving safety and Cal-OSHA training may be considered.

• College level verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.
• Excellent organizational and follow through skills.
• Ability to self-direct work to a timely completion
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Basic computational skills required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to troubleshoot and research problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must have ability to possess 40-hour OSHA Certification
• Must be able to achieve ASP/CSP Certification

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause and undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Sits frequently to answer calls, complete schedules/reports, fill out paperwork, answer emails, etc.
• Lifting/Carrying: Must be able to lift 65 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Pushing/Pulling:Some pushing or pulling is required on an occasional basis.
• Bending/Stooping: Bends and stoops on an occasional basis.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: May squat or kneel on an occasional basis.
• Twisting/Turning: Assumes any combination of these positions on an occasional basis.
• Climbing/Balancing: May go up and down stairs and/or ladder on an occasional basis.
• Reaching: Reaches at or above shoulder level on an occasional basis.
• Grasping/Manipulating: Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required.Ability to use calculator and keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.
• Traveling: Extended working hours and some domestic traveling.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work is performed in an office environment.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly. Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity.