Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
Salary not provided
About the company:
The Role:
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will work under the direction of the VP Production to provide guidance and support to managers, technical staff, employees, and contractors to drive continual improvement in Meati’s EHS Management System and EHS culture and achieve EHS related key performance indicators.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the development and implementation of site-specific EHS and industrial hygiene-related policies & procedures in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Develop and implement comprehensive environmental management programs, including waste management, pollution prevention, and resource conservation.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations (e.g., EPA) and corporate environmental policies.
- Conduct environmental impact assessments and audits to identify potential environmental risks and ensure proper mitigation measures are implemented.
- Lead initiatives to reduce the company’s environmental footprint, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction programs.
- Prepare and submit required environmental reports to regulatory agencies.
- Lead EHS-related incident investigations, ensure proper escalation, root cause analysis, and completion of sustainable corrective actions.
- Track and trend injuries, near-miss events, safety observations, and property damage incidents.
- Development and delivery of effective EHS-related training based on training needs assessments.
- Assist with measuring, monitoring, and reporting site-specific EHS-related key performance indicators to management.
- Facilitating EHS teams focusing on increasing employee engagement & empowerment.
- Coaching and mentoring management and employees on safe work practices and behaviors.
- Providing guidance & support to employees regarding EHS questions, concerns, & requirements.
- Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Safety Management, or related field OR 1-3 years of related EHS experience in a food manufacturing or industrial manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant EHS and environmental standards and regulations.
- Ability to influence others and present recommendations effectively.
- Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with diverse groups and cross-functional teams.
- Creative thinking skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Experience in developing and/or implementing OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program, ISO 45001 or related ISO Management System preferred.
- Flexible in working during non-business hours to meet business needs.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $125,000 annually, which is just one aspect of our total compensation package. In addition to the salary, this position is eligible for a potential annual bonus and equity! Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance at no cost to the employee (for employee-only coverage)
- 401K with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Floating Holidays
- Monthly reimbursements for personal health and wellness expenses
- Mental health programs at no cost
- Parental Leave, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage, and AD&D
Equal Employment Opportunity: Eat Meati™ is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Meati, we are committed to the highest quality and food safety standards. We expect our employees to comply with all relevant FDA requirements and external certifications (e.g. Kosher, Halal, etc.), where applicable.
About Eat Meati™
Based in Boulder, Colorado, Eat Meati™ is on a mission to build Good Energy™ from the ground up. We work closely with Mother Nature to cultivate the complete protein she intended — one that’s been the root of our living world for millennia. We’re connecting and empowering eaters everywhere to evolve energetically. We believe food should be simple, clean, and of course, delicious, which is why grow and nourish our mushroom root to create nutrient-rich, whole food protein everyone can enjoy. Get to know more about Meati™ at meati.com.
Our team is passionate about making the world a better place through good health and wellness, positive climate impact, and equitable access to nutrition around the world. This passion translates into the culture of our office, making Eat Meati™ a lively, enjoyable, innovative, and inclusive place to work. This is an exciting time to be a part of the Meati™ team and the growing plant-based meat category.
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