EHS Supervisor

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood and Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

The EHS Supervisor is a critical role responsible for ensuring the safety, health, and environmental compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position acts as a leader and subject matter expert in EHS, implementing programs that align with regulatory standards and organizational goals. The EHS Supervisor will work directly with plant management to implement Corporate HSE initiatives and monitor progress towards a zero-injury culture. This position will oversee and supervise the site EHS coordinator.

Pay Range - $73,437-$91,797 Benefits- Medical/Dental

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and monitor compliance with safety, environmental, food safety, and GMP regulations, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal laws.
2. Guide, direct and develop the site EHS coordinator, to assist the location with EHS program implementation.
3. Mentor the site EHS coordinator to be successful and grow in their position.
4. Implement, and maintain safety and environmental policies, programs, and procedures to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
5. Investigate and analyze incidents, injuries, and near-misses. Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to mitigate future risks.
6. Deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and managers, including orientation, toolbox talks, and specialized safety courses.
7. Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and industrial hygiene monitoring to identify hazards and ensure compliance with standards.
8. Oversee emergency response plans. Lead hazard control practices to mitigate risks.
9. Prepare monthly EHS reports, summarizing key metrics, training activities, and safety performance data to inform decision-making.
10. Actively participate in and lead the plant’s Safety Committee, fostering a culture of safety through collaboration and proactive engagement.
11. Identify opportunities to enhance EHS programs and implement innovative solutions to drive safety performance, support plant goals, and maintain a strong safety culture.
12. Travel up to 10%.

Competencies: 

1. Problem solving to enable the development and execution of cost-effective solutions minimize/eliminate risk.

2. Creativity to enable the use of tools, resources, programs, processes and solutions as required.

3. Presentation skills to enable effective training and communication to all levels of the organization.

4. Written and oral communication skills to enable the use of multiple communication media (workbooks, presentations, reports, etc.) as needed.

5. Change management skills are important to drive and sustain improvement in a fast-paced and changing work environment.

Qualifications

Education: BS in industrial hygiene, safety or environmental science is preferred; or relevant experience.

Related Experience: Preferred experience of 3-5 years, in a manufacturing environment. Experience in food packaging a plus but not required.

Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point; Proficient in navigating OSHA, EPA and other key HSE regulations/web sites.

Ability to supervise and oversee the EHS coordinator.

Physical:  Ability to walk distances across facility, climb steps,  and ladders on occasions,  sitting at office desk work, sometimes in cooler atmosphere ( 35-45 degrees) , sometimes in engine room ( + 95 degrees in hot months). 

Sensory: Ability to hear, see, speak, smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential task.

Mental/Reasoning:  Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing demands. Requires strong organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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