EHS Commissary Safety Manager- West

EHS Manager

The EHS Manager leads safety initiatives across Commissary Group's regional fresh food manufacturing sites. This role drives a behavior-based safety culture, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports continuous improvement. The manager will build and lead a regional safety team, standardize safety practices, and serve as a strategic partner to leadership.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Develop and improve safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Standardize protocols across facilities
• Conduct risk assessments and audits

Team Management

• Recruit, train, and lead regional safety staff
• Set performance metrics and drive accountability
• Promote a collaborative, results-driven culture

Compliance & Incident Response

• Ensure adherence to OSHA, FDA, USDA, and other regulations
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures
• Report safety data to leadership

Training & Engagement

• Deliver role-specific safety training
• Promote proactive hazard identification and safe behaviors
• Lead safety committees and improvement initiatives

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop site-specific emergency plans
• Conduct drills and crisis training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Health, or related field
• Experience in manufacturing or food production safety programs
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to travel 6070%
• Strong collaboration skills

Associates at Fresh & Ready Foods are offered many fantastic benefits. Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program. Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Fresh and Ready Foods maintains a drug-free workplace.