Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Opportunity Overview

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments! We have an amazing opportunity to join a high-growth organization and pave the way for future career advancement.

Dessert Holdings in Aurora, CO has an opening for an EHS Manager. This role is responsible for the oversight and leadership of environmental, health and safety for the Aurora, CO facility. The EHS Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and will be required to promote safety attitudes, safe work practices and environments as well as provide oversite of the EHS program & regulatory requirements with the objective of minimizing accidents, injuries, and environmental impact. The individual will design, implement, and manage programs, policies, and procedures to meet company and regulatory standards. Additionally, the EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements while keeping accurate documentation of all activities related to environmental, health and safety initiatives.

The hired candidate can expect to make between $105,000 to $125,000 annually. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Develops and implements health and safety policies, programs, and procedures at the workplace that align with company standards and local and federal health and safety regulations.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state/provincial regulations by understanding existing and changing laws and rules, interpreting standards, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Dessert Holdings employees and contractors
• Collaborates with management team and key stakeholders to identify health & safety related needs for the site and ensures health and safety concerns are addressed and resolved in a timely manner
• Communicates with local authorities, agencies, and third-party agencies on regulatory compliance matters and complaint management.
• Maintains and monitors a system of incident investigations and workers compensations management, providing guidance regarding remedial action for accident prevention measures and guidance to reduce incidents of workers compensation claims. Identifies areas for improvement.
• Responsible for reporting obligations as required by local, provincial, state, federal and corporate requirements and analyzing health and safety data to strengthen the Internal Responsibility System in each facility
• Reviews and analyzes health and safety data and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to share with management team.
• Collaborates by sharing best practices with other DH facilities and supports the execution of initiatives
• Partners with Human Resources in workers compensation management.
• Other duties related to maintaining a safe work environment as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bilingual – Spanish/English is preferred but not required.
• A professional designation (e.g., CSP, CRSP) is an asset
• At least 5+ years of experience managing Health & Safety in a manufacturing setting
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of local and federal regulations, and occupational health and safety standards (ANSI, CSA etc.)
• Effective at interacting with regulatory agencies, facility leadership, plant personnel and legal counsel with knowledge of legal processes
• EHS auditing experience/certification is an asset
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing health and safety strategies, policies, and programs
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) to be an effective influencer at all levels and display effective leadership skills
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft office
• Effective organizational skills
• Must be a HIGHLY MOTIVATED, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail effective managing self with little supervision – self driven.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a production environment for extended periods of time, including stooping, standing, bending.
• Use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend.
• Employee must lift up to 50 pounds and is required to ask for assistance if limit is exceeded.
• Must be able to work in a food allergens environment.
• Working environment provides exposure to environmental changes (heat, cold, dampness, and chemicals).
  
  
  

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for provide retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne’s Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employees more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Contact HR if you have any questions.

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