Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations. 

Who we need

We are looking for a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety Manager to join our team and help us build our safety culture and optimize our safety standards. We are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all our employees. You will take ownership of ensuring we meet and exceed the highest standards for our industry. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all health and safety programs at our manufacturing plant. You will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and continuously seek ways to improve our safety protocols.

This is an onsite position based in our plant in Lebanon Indiana.

What's in it for you

Exposure and influence. You will play a key role in maintaining our position as a leading manufacturer of complex food ingredients and products for globally recognized brands. At Skjodt- Barrett Foods, we value the drive to bring your ideas to life and the resilience to be accountable for your actions. You will create and implement standards, processes, and training; build internal and external relationships; and ensure employee engagement - across both sites. 

Impact. You will be a vital part of our “One Plant” initiative, which aligns the operations of our plants in Indiana and Ontario. You will have the opportunity to put your mark on health and safety, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Career development. You will work with a team that prioritizes an innovative and collaborative environment, valuing diversity of thought and engaging in healthy debates to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions. Whether you want to increase your influence and accountabilities in this role or move up to another area of plant operations, you will be supported in your professional growth.

What you will do:

• Share knowledge. You will champion a culture of health and safety. You will provide training and guidance to employees on safety standards and practices. You will perform safety orientations for all employees, contractors, and visitors. In addition, you will coordinate emergency response plans and drills. 
• Develop processes and policies. You will maintain and update Health and Safety policies, programs, and reports as needed. You will identify gaps in the process and introduce solutions, gaining traction through education. You will collaborate with management to create safety improvement plans.
• Be an expert. You will provide technical expertise in specialized health, safety and environmental areas such as industrial hygiene, emergency preparedness and response, incident investigation, pollution prevention and control, waste management, and chemical management.
• Ensure compliance. You will support the Plant Managers and Leadership, ensuring that all applicable EHS legislation, codes and standards are satisfied. You will conduct safety and environmental audits and inspections and maintain records.
• Respond to Incidents. You will routinely monitor production to promote safe working conditions and maintain and update Safety Data Sheets and related material. You will investigate and report all accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Continuous learning. You will pursue the most up-to-date health and safety information, processes, and practices to stay at the top of the industry standards and regulations.
• Lead change management. You will implement change management strategies and plans that drive faster adoption of improvements and best practices that increase quality and efficiency. You will work closely with the plant manager, engineers, production manager, HRBP, controller, and planner to achieve site objectives relating to health and environmental safety.

What you bring to the role:

• The experience. You have worked in an industrial environment (e.g., manufacturing, production plant, etc.) with high-speed machinery. You have proven success engaging plant floor staff with health, safety and environmental programs you have developed and implemented. You can identify gaps and areas for increased efficiency and introduce process changes and best practices, ensuring adoption and application.
• The knowledge-sharing approach. You are a subject matter expert in health and safety and have experience building and nurturing a culture of trust, safety, and ownership through knowledge sharing and staff empowerment. You have in-depth knowledge of applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety legislation, codes, and standards.
• The drive. You are invested in achieving long-running no-incident records. You can inspire those around you to share your commitment to health and safety and overcoming obstacles in a time-sensitive environment. You hold yourself and those you work with to high standards of accountability. 
• The interpersonal skills. You have professional and adaptable verbal and written communication skills. You can build trust and influence without authority. You can work alongside managers and plant floor staff to understand the production floor deeply. 

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what's good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

We support and care for our employees and their families. 

Benefits and perks we offer include comprehensive health, dental, paramedical and long term disability. 

With paid vacation time starting at 15 days per year, paid sick time, and more, we want to ensure our employees feel supported and appreciated.

Apply now.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest. 

What you can expect from our interview process:

1. A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your experience.
2. A virtual interview with the Plant Manager and a People and Culture Business Partner to discuss how your experience aligns with the needs of the role and the organization.
3. An on-site plant tour and a panel interview with the 4-5 members of the Plant Leadership Team. This will be a chance to see the plant, understand current standards and discuss future plans.
4. A final virtual interview with the COO. This will be an opportunity to ask any final questions about the role, team and culture.

Skjordt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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