Dairy Farmers of America

EHS Field Manager

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Kansas City, KS (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

*Preferred location is El Dorado Springs, MO or Garden City, KS.

Provide support to assigned locations within the business unit to maintain EHS compliance and achieve continuous improvement by utilizing the DFA EHS Management System. Manage environmental and safety efforts for assigned locations. Provide assistance to facility EHS Element Champions, including location leadership, to identify and correct at-risk behaviors and conditions. Support regulatory compliance efforts division-wide in close collaboration with other EHS
team members.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide practical oversight on environmental and workplace safety matters for assigned locations
  • Work with assigned locations to adhere to EHS practices; implement EHS programs and policies outlined by
    OSHA, EPA, State / Local Regulatory Agencies and DOT, as appropriate; and maintain all pertinent records to
    maintain compliance with EHS regulations and internal standards
  • Conduct assessments of assigned locations to identify risks and develop corrective action plans for at-risk
    behaviors and conditions which may cause injury, regulatory non-compliance, or property loss
  • Work with assigned locations to maintain a culture of consistently safe behavior and compliance with federal,
    state, and local regulatory agencies
  • Where required, work with assigned locations and Business Unit EHS Manager to gather information or data
    necessary for permitting and reporting activities for air, NPDES, wastewater, stormwater, EPCRA Tier II, Form R,
    refrigerant management, spill reporting, and other applicable environmental regulations
  • Work with assigned locations and Business Unit EHS Manager to gather information necessary for developing
    action plans and regulatory correspondence to address areas of non-compliance identified through regulatory
    inspections or required testing
  • Implement and maintain internal EHS standards and practices for assigned locations
  • Provide and/or support all required training mandated by regulatory and corporate EHS guidelines and practices
    for assigned locations
  • Partner with locations to conduct incident investigations to determine the root cause of injury or release and any
    at-risk behavior
  • Work with assigned locations to develop corrective actions and track to completion
  • Maintain awareness of all workers’ compensation claims for assigned locations and work collaboratively with
    Business Unit EHS Manager to support management of claims
  • Work with assigned locations to ensure correction of observed deficiencies
  • Requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is
    not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience

  • Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time
  • 5-7 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment and/or
  • AS/BA/BS in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
  • Must have a valid license to operate a passenger vehicle
  • Certification and/or License – ASP/CSP/CIH Certification, desirable but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Practical knowledge of OSHA standards and requirements, both federal and state regulations
  • Practical knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
  • Basic knowledge of EHS management principles
  • Familiarity with the workers’ compensation process
  • Knowledge of and basic skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
  • Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills) with minimal
    guidance
  • Able to manage multiple priorities
  • Able to demonstrate qualities as a self-starter
  • Able to work independently and perform task and duties with minimal supervision
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a diverse range of internal and
    external audiences
  • Must be able to present to front line team members and facility management
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
Social Media