Brand: Bob Evans Farms

Categories: Operations Administrative

Locations: Sulphur Springs, Texas

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 24739

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

For 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the #1-selling refrigerated dinner sides, including many varieties of feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and bacon products, potato products, and egg products including liquid eggs. Our brand portfolio includes Bob Evans, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio. In September of 2017, Bob Evans Farms was acquired by Post Holdings, Inc. and is part of the Refrigerated Retail division. Other divisions of Post include Post Consumer Brands (Cereal), Weetabix (Cereal – UK), Michael Foods (Foodservice), and 8th Avenue Food & Provisions (Private Label). Post has aggressive growth plans for BEF, highlighted by the recent deployment of capital to support innovation, marketing and manufacturing. Responsibilities This Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHS) is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of environmental, health & safety programs at plant and distribution center locations for Bob Evans Farms (BEF). This role will provide expertise in the areas of environmental and safety compliance, training, risk management, industrial hygiene, program design and development. Assistance will also be provided to other locations on an as-needed basis. Support and maintain food safety and quality practices as required through SQF. Implement site programs and oversee systems to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal ordinances pertaining to environmental and safety regulations. Direct site employees on the implementation of the company’s internal EHS management system. Coordinate overall site EHS strategies, budgeting, and programs, including personnel safety, regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, environmental sustainability, loss control, regulatory reporting, improvement projects, training, and regulatory liaison work. Develop quantifiable KPIs based on direction from regional leadership. Lead plant initiatives to drive attainment of EHS objectives and KPI targets through leadership and feedback to employees and peers. Manage implementation of site safety policies and procedures and partner with plant leader to implement site EHS plan. Provide tools for production staff and management to identify hazardous conditions and practices and develops hazard control programs. Work with Operations leadership team to develop accident prevention plans. Put systems in place to proactively analyze operations for potential risk and prioritize improvement efforts. Identify improvement opportunities and quickly develop tactical implementation plans and tracking mechanisms to ensure achievement of objectives. Manage Company site safety program: identify problems, analyze, and provide recommendations. Measure results, including cost savings. Assist regional leader and represent single site as the Company representative when dealing with government agencies in environmental, safety and health matters. Coordinate the development of site environmental and safety training and oversee maintenance of site documentation and records. Maintain and develop relationships with professional peers, contractors, vendors, consultants, and federal/state/local government agencies to include EPA, OSHA, DOT, State, City, and County agencies. Assist in accident investigations with line supervisors and assure timely follow-up. Oversee the Workman’s compensation program at the site. Owns and manages the incident management process including accident reporting, corrective action, worker compensation claims, return to work program, and OSHA Recordkeeping. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required in Occupational Safety, Health Management (or related field) Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in health, safety, and environmental management experience in a manufacturing environment (experience in a multi-plant environment desirable). Key areas of experience: program development, training development and delivery, safety audits, behavioral safety, and ergonomics. Worker’s compensation and OSHA recordkeeping experience desirable. Ability to manage multiple programs with conflicting priorities. Possess excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills as this position will be part of the Plant Leadership team. Interact effectively with all level’s employees and management. Ability to influence people and process without having direct authority. Ability to work with all levels of organization. Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with company peers and Post Holdings partners. Strong interpersonal skills - Listening and informing others effectively; excellent negotiating and influencing skills at all levels both internal and external. Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction. Must be a self-motivated self-starter. Must possess the ability to always maintain external and internal confidentiality.

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