Director, Environmental, Health & Safety

TITLE: Director, Environmental, Health & SafetyREPORTS TO: VP, ManufacturingLOCATION: Chicago, ILLactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking candidates to join our team in Chicago, IL.If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!The Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for the development, implementation, and direction of LHD’s EHS programs and processes in order to ensure effective risk management and loss control, and a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. The EHS Director will lead all EHS activities by partnering with Plant Directors, Site EHS Managers, Groupe Lactalis EHS leaders and other cross-functional teams by offering tools, training, guidance and support for all teams to navigate EHS challenges effectively.Key responsibilities for this position include:Develop EHS and Loss Prevention short- and long-term strategic plans.Direct the development, implementation, communication, and management of EHS and Loss Prevention standards, programs, processes, and policies.Partner with SVP Manufacturing to define and implement LHD’s 3-5 Year Capex budget related to loss prevention, workplace safety and environmental control.Partner with Groupe Lactalis EHS to manage LHD’s Business Continuity Assurance Program and Plant Audit program.Prioritize the elimination or reduction of TF1 and TF2 incidents through appropriate education, training, and rigorous safety measures.Provide guidance and support to site EHS teams during the investigation of health and safety incidents.Support plant teams to implement an EHS and Loss Prevention management system based on continuous improvement.Collaborate with leaders to develop key performance indicators (KPI) to ensure all facilities meet or exceed all EHS and Loss Prevention policies.Identify and anticipate EHS and Loss Prevention concerns, risks, and hazards in the organization’s operations.Provide leadership in the workers’ compensation process including analysis and reconciliation of health and safety programs.Develop and implement audit tools and direct activities related to completion of audits performed by EHS Managers at all LHD plants.Own and lead the environmental strategies that will reduce carbon emissions and improve water conservation.Provide routine reporting, including updates on action plans and a monthly summary of all KPI’s related to EH&S to SVP of Manufacturing.Qualified applicants will contribute the following:Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental or Engineering.10+ years related experience is required, including experience managing and leading safety programs and initiatives in a food manufacturing environment.Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites.Extensive experience managing sustainability initiatives.Certified Safety Professional Certification (CSP).Extensive knowledge in OSHA, EPA and NFPA standards.Expertise in auditing.Excellent understanding of Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis.Ability to work effectively with multiple cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Highly organized, with a keen eye for detail.Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and negotiation skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.Ability to travel 50%-70% depending on the needs of each plant.Ability to work extended or off-work hours is required.

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