Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
FARMERS’ RICE COOPERATIVE
Since 1944, Farmers’ Rice Cooperative (FRC) has supplied domestic and international food manufacturers, brewers, private retailers, exporters, and distributors with premium quality California rice. Located in West Sacramento, Farmers’ Rice Cooperative is looking for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (“EHS”) Manager. The EHS Manager is responsible for inspecting and evaluating the environment, equipment, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards. The chief goal is to protect the employees, protect the environment, identify potentially hazardous conditions, and implement a plan of action to correct. Recommend changes to protect employees and educate employees on how to prevent incidents and near misses through the use of safety training programs. Investigate accidents to identify their root causes and find ways to prevent them in the future. Act as primary liaison for environmental and permit reporting for all facilities.
Required qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in job description. Five (5) years’ experience in industrial safety, preferably in a manufacturing environment with three (3) years in a leadership role. Experience in a food processing facility is strongly desired. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in management or relevant field is preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of education. Proven, positive safety culture experience is a must.
The ideal candidate will have, but is not limited to, the following: knowledge of OSHA industry standards, industrial safety practices with a demonstrated safety record; experience developing and implementing programs and systems of new and changing EH&S regulations; and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Farmers’ Rice Cooperative offers a competitive salary, a rich benefit program, and participation in a generous 401k plan.
To apply for this position, Click "Apply Now" button to email resume. The position is open until filled. Farmer’s Rice Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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