Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Rise Baking Company, Tucker, GA, United States
Job Purpose
Develop and execute the company’s EHS strategy across all manufacturing sites, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing risk, and building a proactive safety and environmental culture. Drive management system maturity, inclusive of process safety where applicable, and operational discipline, while enabling business growth and productivity. Partner closely with Operations, site EHS managers and coordinators, Engineering, HR, Legal, and FSQ to align EHS with quality and business objectives.
Essential Functions
Strategy and Governance
Align with company strategy, aligned to business growth, and focus on personal teammate and contractor safety
Own EHS Policy, standards, playbooks, and governance cadence (monthly reviews, quarterly board updates)
Lead Culture of Safety program: leadership behaviors, recognition, safety Gemba/walks, employee engagement
Integrate EHS into business processes (design reviews, capex, sourcing, contractor management, change management)
Evaluate safety risks as part of capital project reviews and contractor approvals
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA [CAA/CWA/RCRA], DOT, TSCA; local/state air/water/waste permits; emergency planning/EPCRA)
Maintain legal register and compliance calendar; implement permit tracking and renewal processes
Standardize procedures across sites; deploy internal audits; close gaps with RCA, CAPAs, and verification
Direct the day-to-day and long-term priorities of the Environmental Health & Safety Managers
Implement risk frameworks (JHAs/JSAs, bowtie analysis, LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, hot work)
Lead Process Safety Management (PSM/RMP) where applicable: PHAs/HAZOPs, MOC, MI, operating procedures, training, emergency planning, and compliance audits
Establish corporate criteria for inherently safer design and high-risk task management (e.g., working at heights, powered industrial trucks, energy isolation)
Manage air, water, and waste programs: SPCC, stormwater, wastewater pre-treatment, hazardous/non-hazardous waste, recycling/reuse
Drive reduction roadmaps (injury rates, spills, waste intensity, water use, energy/GHG) with data-backed targets
Support ESG disclosures and assurance (e.g., GHG Scope 1/2 baseline, materiality inputs, audit trails)
Safety
Standardize reporting and investigation (e.g., 24-hr notification, root cause using 5-Whys), with systemic corrective actions
Lead serious incident/near-miss reviews and learning teams; track effectiveness of CAPAs and share learnings networking
In partnership with Operations and FSQ, build role-based safety curricula (leadership, supervisor, operator, maintenance, contractors) with annual refreshers
Ensure qualification on critical procedures (LOTO, confined space, PIT, chemical handling, PSM elements)
Embed EHS expectations into onboarding, performance management, and leadership development
Own corporate safety audit program (risk-based cadence: high/medium/low sites); verify closure and sustainment (in partnership with 3rd party vendors)
Standardize leading/lagging metrics and dashboards (e.g., TRIR, DART, severity, LTIR, high-potential near misses, PSM Tier 1/2, emissions/waste intensity)
Select and administer EHS software (incident management, action tracking, permits, training LMS, document control, SDS, air/water/waste tracking)
Emergency Preparedness
Standardize ERP (site and corporate): drills, ICS roles, crisis communications, liaise with local authorities
Align with business continuity planning: utility failures, severe weather, supply disruptions, cyber-physical events
Partner with FSQ to align sanitation chemicals, allergen/chemical controls, foreign material risk, pest services, and hygienic zoning with EHS controls
Collaborate with HR (wellness/RTW), Engineering (design standards), Operations (daily management), Legal (regulatory strategy), Procurement (supplier safety), IT (EHS systems), R&D (approval of ingredients and risk analysis)
Identify hazards and oversee occupational safety and health matters related to facility personnel
Inspect work areas and machinery at sites for compliance with OSHA and all other regulations
Develop and implement a zero-incident culture by building initiatives and events including education, incident prevention, and safety awareness
Actively lead the investigation, documentation, and analysis of accidents and injuries
Maintain good relationships with Workers’ Compensation and manage claims, including return-to-work practices
Act as consultant to management in health, ergonomic, and safety-related issues
Environmental
Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and environmental risks
Assess environmental impacts of products, facilities, and operation
Keep apprised of developments in state and federal EHS regulations likely to affect the company
Manage environmental efforts to proactively reduce emissions and waste generation
Provide recommendations for control and correction of environmental issues, and assist sites with the development of corrective actions
Governance
Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation
Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety or related field; or equivalent work experience
CSP or CHCM certifications preferred
10+ years of experience working in safety training, program creation and implementation, and hazard assessment in a large manufacturing setting
Experience in the food industry desired
Working knowledge of federal and state regulations with respect to OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, ADA, EPA regulations, and other applicable acts
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the company and with outside professionals
Strong leadership skills with the ability to cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment
Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of a manufacturing operation
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Essential Functions
Strategy and Governance
Align with company strategy, aligned to business growth, and focus on personal teammate and contractor safety
Own EHS Policy, standards, playbooks, and governance cadence (monthly reviews, quarterly board updates)
Lead Culture of Safety program: leadership behaviors, recognition, safety Gemba/walks, employee engagement
Integrate EHS into business processes (design reviews, capex, sourcing, contractor management, change management)
Evaluate safety risks as part of capital project reviews and contractor approvals
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA [CAA/CWA/RCRA], DOT, TSCA; local/state air/water/waste permits; emergency planning/EPCRA)
Maintain legal register and compliance calendar; implement permit tracking and renewal processes
Standardize procedures across sites; deploy internal audits; close gaps with RCA, CAPAs, and verification
Direct the day-to-day and long-term priorities of the Environmental Health & Safety Managers
Implement risk frameworks (JHAs/JSAs, bowtie analysis, LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, hot work)
Lead Process Safety Management (PSM/RMP) where applicable: PHAs/HAZOPs, MOC, MI, operating procedures, training, emergency planning, and compliance audits
Establish corporate criteria for inherently safer design and high-risk task management (e.g., working at heights, powered industrial trucks, energy isolation)
Manage air, water, and waste programs: SPCC, stormwater, wastewater pre-treatment, hazardous/non-hazardous waste, recycling/reuse
Drive reduction roadmaps (injury rates, spills, waste intensity, water use, energy/GHG) with data-backed targets
Support ESG disclosures and assurance (e.g., GHG Scope 1/2 baseline, materiality inputs, audit trails)
Safety
Standardize reporting and investigation (e.g., 24-hr notification, root cause using 5-Whys), with systemic corrective actions
Lead serious incident/near-miss reviews and learning teams; track effectiveness of CAPAs and share learnings networking
In partnership with Operations and FSQ, build role-based safety curricula (leadership, supervisor, operator, maintenance, contractors) with annual refreshers
Ensure qualification on critical procedures (LOTO, confined space, PIT, chemical handling, PSM elements)
Embed EHS expectations into onboarding, performance management, and leadership development
Own corporate safety audit program (risk-based cadence: high/medium/low sites); verify closure and sustainment (in partnership with 3rd party vendors)
Standardize leading/lagging metrics and dashboards (e.g., TRIR, DART, severity, LTIR, high-potential near misses, PSM Tier 1/2, emissions/waste intensity)
Select and administer EHS software (incident management, action tracking, permits, training LMS, document control, SDS, air/water/waste tracking)
Emergency Preparedness
Standardize ERP (site and corporate): drills, ICS roles, crisis communications, liaise with local authorities
Align with business continuity planning: utility failures, severe weather, supply disruptions, cyber-physical events
Partner with FSQ to align sanitation chemicals, allergen/chemical controls, foreign material risk, pest services, and hygienic zoning with EHS controls
Collaborate with HR (wellness/RTW), Engineering (design standards), Operations (daily management), Legal (regulatory strategy), Procurement (supplier safety), IT (EHS systems), R&D (approval of ingredients and risk analysis)
Identify hazards and oversee occupational safety and health matters related to facility personnel
Inspect work areas and machinery at sites for compliance with OSHA and all other regulations
Develop and implement a zero-incident culture by building initiatives and events including education, incident prevention, and safety awareness
Actively lead the investigation, documentation, and analysis of accidents and injuries
Maintain good relationships with Workers’ Compensation and manage claims, including return-to-work practices
Act as consultant to management in health, ergonomic, and safety-related issues
Environmental
Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and environmental risks
Assess environmental impacts of products, facilities, and operation
Keep apprised of developments in state and federal EHS regulations likely to affect the company
Manage environmental efforts to proactively reduce emissions and waste generation
Provide recommendations for control and correction of environmental issues, and assist sites with the development of corrective actions
Governance
Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation
Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety or related field; or equivalent work experience
CSP or CHCM certifications preferred
10+ years of experience working in safety training, program creation and implementation, and hazard assessment in a large manufacturing setting
Experience in the food industry desired
Working knowledge of federal and state regulations with respect to OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, ADA, EPA regulations, and other applicable acts
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the company and with outside professionals
Strong leadership skills with the ability to cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment
Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of a manufacturing operation
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