Env, Health, Safety and Security Supervisor

Job Title: Environmental Health Safety and Security (EHSS) Supervisor Department: Safety Reports to: EHSS Sr Manager Location: American Fork, UT The EHSS Supervisor is responsible for leading, implementing and continuously improving corporate environmental, health, safety and security initiatives at the site-level to support safe, reliable and compliant food manufacturing operations.

This role collaborates with all levels of staff to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as company policies and site procedures. You will integrate the EHSS principles into daily production activities, partner closely with operations and support functions, and drive a proactive safety culture.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment while staying committed to the well-being of our employees, community, environment and stakeholders. The role is essential to engage with all levels of staff to create organizational buy-in and drive positive change while promoting accountability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/ duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/ functions may be added or assigned. Lead the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of EHSS programs, policies and procedures in a production environment Ensure facility compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations, and company standards Partner with all levels of staff to lead and support EHSS efforts and integrate EHSS principles into daily activities and decision-making Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, daily floor engagement, reinforcement of safe behaviors and best practices, and recommendations for improvements Work with our Learning and Development team to develop, deliver and/ or coordinate required EHSS training Coach managers and supervisors on EHSS leadership principles, regulatory requirements, and best practices Oversee an effective Safety Committee Mitigate and/ or prevent organizational risks through inspections, audits, hazard identification and corrective actions Lead and support all incident investigations through the use of EHSS systems to ensure proper analysis, corrective actions, documentation, and reporting Coordinate post-accident care and communication to assure effective workers’ compensation case management Support Human Resources with ADA/ return-to-work management Oversee site security operations, through the use of technology and/ or human resources, to ensure physical security measures are effective and properly maintained Maintain and analyze EHSS data to identify trends and hazard identification Maintain accurate records and documentation per company and regulatory requirements Comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements and Products Safety and Defense standards Perform all other duties as assigned Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an EHSS related field, preferred, or equivalent experience and training Professional safety certifications (i.

e. CSP, ASP, CIH, OSHM, or equivalent), preferred OSHA 30-Hour certification, preferred Bi-Lingual, Spanish/English preferred Minimum 5 years of EHSS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, including experience leading EHSS programs and demonstrating measurable improvement Experience communicating with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors Experience supervising hourly employees Skills and Competencies: Strong knowledge of federal, state and local government regulations, including OSHA, EPA and PSM/ RMP Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; able to engage employees of all levels respectfully and effectively Must have the ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and governing agencies Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of identifying risks and driving effective solutions Ability to train, coach and influence employees in classroom and production-floor settings Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving needs Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Must be able to flex work hours as needed for business needs and occasional travel may be required Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks over an 8-hour period; generally, 40% sitting, 40% walking and 20% standing Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/ or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/ or crawling, and frequent fine finger dexterity Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to work in an environment with frequent temperature variations and extremes in a food manufacturing production environment Unrestricted visual and auditory abilities for employee and facility safety Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and GMP required equipment as required and provided by Thrive Freeze Dry Work Environment: This position operates primarily in a food manufacturing and warehouse environment with regular exposure to production equipment, powered industrial equipment, varying/ extreme temperatures, noise and other typical industrial conditions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.