Full-Time

EHS Manager

Posted on 8/30/2024

Shearers Foods

Shearers Foods

11-50 employees

Manufactures diverse range of snack foods

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Mid

Massillon, OH, USA

Category
Environmental Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in safety, Operations, Engineering, Business or related field is preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in EHS is required.
  • Experience influencing and training large manufacturing teams and management to promote and lead by example a safe work environment and to always remain in compliance with all legal and company safety regulations.
  • Minimum three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to lead others – servant leadership style is the best fit for our culture
  • Knowledge of OSHA, Logout Tagout, Machine Guarding and other State/Federal requirements
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible schedule
  • Experience in working with regulatory agencies
  • Priority setting – able to effectively direct the activities of others including establishing expectations, removing barriers, and managing performance
  • Comfort around leadership – able to influence others without formal authority including comfort with senior leadership
  • Managing peer relationships – able to work collaboratively with others and accomplish objectives
  • Influencing others – able to work effectively through others where there is no reporting relationship
  • Strategic agility – able to think through complex issues and develop solutions that deliver integrated and long-lasting results.
  • Action oriented – high level of energy and able to help others see the goals for safety, health, and environment
  • Approachability– able to present well and establish credibility
  • Drive for results – action oriented and able to produce results utilizing matrixed relationships throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a caring safety culture that is focused on people
  • Lead processes necessary to ensure a safe working environment – every shift, every day
  • Lead the facility to meet or exceed established corporate safety goals aligned with business needs
  • Lead processes necessary to be compliant with applicable federal, state and local safety requirements and remain current on changing requirements; handle any applicable audits or OSHA visits.
  • Lead programs, training, and messaging to recognize, reward and promote safe behaviors throughout the facility – catch our associates doing things right.
  • Drive strong accountability with leaders to be role models of safe behaviors.
  • Lead programs to correct unsafe acts and unsafe conditions with the workplace
  • Work collaboratively with the Site Director, HR and Worker’s Compensation/Leave Experts (both in the plant and at the support center) on all decisions related to injuries, leaves, reasonable accommodations/return to work, discipline and leave case management.
  • Strong sense of urgency around communication and proactive approach to issues and concerns.
  • Stay apprised on trends and best practices – both across the network and within the marketplace and the Safety Community
  • Ensure relevant data, compliance records & training, postings, procedures, and reporting is complete, accurate and in compliance. Extract insights from our data to identify trends/issues/opportunities and create a plan to address those insights (may be ergonomic, PM issues, training gaps, etc.)
  • Build high performing teams, develop and retain top talent.
  • Financial Controls and Budgeting: Responsible for providing leadership and guidance to maintain a safety budget with an emphasis on practical business and financial responsibility.
  • Coaching and Leading others
  • Caring positive approach, influencing, and motivating others
  • Whole systems thinking
  • Managing projects and processes

Shearer's Snacks offers a robust work environment leveraging advanced manufacturing facilities and sustainable production approaches to create a diverse array of snack foods. The company's emphasis on environmental sustainability not only meets industry standards but also fosters a culture of responsibility and innovation among its team members. This focus on eco-friendly practices and state-of-the-art technology makes it an appealing workplace for those passionate about sustainable practices and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$53M

Headquarters

Massillon, Ohio

Founded

1974

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shearer's Foods received $12.5M in tax credits for a new facility in Moraine.
  • The company plans a $106M investment in facility renovation and equipment upgrades.
  • Growing demand for private label products aligns with Shearer's market position.

What critics are saying

  • Closure of Lubbock facility indicates potential volatility in customer relationships.
  • Class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime could lead to financial liabilities.
  • Acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice may disrupt current operations or morale.

What makes Shearers Foods unique

  • Shearer's Foods offers a wide range of gluten-free and non-GMO snack options.
  • The company is a leading private label supplier in the North American snack industry.
  • Shearer's Foods invests in sustainable packaging to meet consumer expectations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Group Critical Accident Insurance

Group Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

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