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Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety

Location: Brattleboro, VT

At Lactalis U.S. Yogurt, we are hiring a Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to develop, implement, and oversee safety and environmental programs ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace in accordance with OSHA and other regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support site Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security programs.
• Lead the development and application of risk assessment systems to anticipate, identify, evaluate, and reduce workplace hazards.
• Plan, implement, and manage EHS training programs to meet regulatory requirements and build employee safety competencies.
• Allocate and manage resources to sustain site safety and environmental systems.
• Establish, track, and analyze safety and environmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with site leadership and corporate teams to address key EHS priorities and risks.
• Lead incident and near‑miss investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Create, audit, and maintain site programs supporting regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, permitting, chemical storage, air quality, noise, wastewater discharge, SPCC, occupancy).
• Serve as primary point of contact for local, state, and federal agencies and inspections.
• Manage chemical and hazardous materials programs, including Process Safety Management and Ammonia Refrigeration Management, and maintain accurate Safety Data Sheet systems.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on the workers’ compensation program, including injury reporting, insurance carrier communication, ergonomic assessments, and return‑to‑work processes.
• Lead environmental initiatives such as pollution control, wastewater treatment oversight, waste recycling, energy conservation, and environmental remediation activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Major in Occupational Safety and/or Environmental concentration.
• Minimum 4+ years of safety or environmental experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Understanding of OSHA, EPA, and ISO 14001 standards and regulations.

Benefits

Lactalis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including retirement plan contributions, paid time off from day one, and education reimbursement.

EEO Statement

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against applicants based on veteran status, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age.