Job Description:

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC


Environmental Health & Safety Manager

US-CA-Atwater

Job ID: 2024-2968
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Risk Managment
Dole Packaged Foods

Overview

Purpose:

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led health and wellness organization that “champions a more equitable world.” A world where everyone has the right to nutrition from the goodness of the earth and we reduce these gaps, one action at a time.

This position is responsible for directing, developing, and overseeing the Dole Packaged Foods personnel safety, environmental, health and regulatory management programs. Provide environmental, health and safety support to all operational groups ensuring that all practices are following federal, state, and local regulations including but not limited to OSHA/CalOSHA, EPA, and DOT over multiple states.

Responsibilities

Primary Accountabilities:

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation and codes governing environmental, health and safety for all frozen manufacturing plants in the U.S. (Atwater CA, Decatur MI, McDonough GA).
• Maintain the Company’s environmental plan, environmental programs and all environmental permits in manner consistent with Federal, State, Local and Company guidelines. Responsible for submitting all permits and maintaining all environmental files in manner that is consistent with Federal, State, Local and Company guidelines.
• Manage and report sustainability-related metrics in alignment with the Dole Promise.
• Maintain and record hazardous waste generation. Maintain hazardous waste manifests.
• Responsible for the implementation of all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Functions as liaison with governmental inspectors, agencies, and regulators.
• Builds a proactive safety culture within facilities.
• Conduct safety and environmental audits of all operating facilities including PHA, PSM and OSHA/CalOSHA programs.
• Work with key business partners to evaluate, develop and implement initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents/incidents.
• Develop and maintain Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
• Develops and coordinates EHS training plans for locations.
• Implement accident investigation, data analysis, recurrence prevention programs and procedures, and ensure corrective actions are followed through.
• Respond and provide direction in all emergency situations.
• Ensure all recordkeeping is timely and conforms to company mandates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental

• Knowledge and experience in waste management regulations
• Knowledge and experience of RMP/PSM regulations and compliance
• Knowledge with Environmental Regulations and compliance such as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA), etc.

Safety

• Knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations such as Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Preparedness, etc.
• OSHA 30 Certification, preferred

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• 5+ years’ related experience in EHS management or equivalent combination, food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to effectively present facts and recommendations in oral and written form.
• Strong leadership and effective team management skills
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations
• Strong experience as an Environmental and Sustainability subject matter expert
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Education & Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Strongly Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in occupational health and environmental safety or a related field
• Certified Safety Professional (CPS) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), a plus

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead.
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting and other physical movements to perform job.
• Industrial plant and related noise and temperatures

Travel Requirements:

• Estimated 20-25% travel required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:

Hiring Pay Scale: $_100,000___

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.

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