EHS Manager

Darigold is seeking a skilled and motivated EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) Manager to join the team at our Caldwell Production Plant. The EHS Manager will lead and continuously improve the plant’s Environmental, Health & Safety programs, with primary responsibility for occupational safety and injury prevention. The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining programs that protect employees, reduce workplace risk and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, local Health and Safety regulations and Darigold standards.

The EHS Manager serves as the plant’s subject matter expert for workplace safety, hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation and regulatory compliance. They work closely with Plant Leadership, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Human Resources and Corporate EHS teams to identify hazards, implement effective controls, investigate incidents and to build a proactive safety culture. The EHS Manager partners closely with the plant Environmental resource to ensure appropriate coordination between Environmental and Safety programs.

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today, we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and continuously improve the plant’s Safety programs and Safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, State of Idaho and Darigold’s Safety requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections, workplace observations, hazard assessments and risk evaluations; ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, property damage and other safety incidents, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and communicate safety performance metrics, trends and opportunities to Plant Leadership.
• Develop and maintain required Safety programs, procedures, records and regulatory documentation.
• Lead plant Safety training, including new employee orientation, refresher training and job-specific safety training.
• Maintain and improve programs including LOTO, Hazard Communication, PPE, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Emergency Response, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety and other applicable programs.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM), including ammonia refrigeration safety, Management of Change (MOC) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), where applicable.
• Provide safety oversight for maintenance activities, contractors, equipment installations, construction and other high-risk work.
• Develop and support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and safe work practices.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response procedures and training.
• Partner with Human Resources on Workers Compensation, return-to-work activities and injury prevention.
• Facilitate Safety Committee activities and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support regulatory, customer, insurance and Corporate Safety audits and inspections.
• Partner with the plant Environmental resource to coordinate environmental and safety requirements.
• Coach leaders and employees on safe work practices and accountability.
• Support safety-related continuous improvement initiatives and special projects.

 What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of progressive safety experience in manufacturing, food processing, dairy or another industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety programs, conducting incident investigations, performing hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations required.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Experience with PSM, ammonia refrigeration safety or other highly hazardous process safety programs is preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence employees and leaders at all levels.
• Strong communication, facilitation, problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities and make sound decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify hazards, assess risk and develop practical solutions.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions and safety program implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other standard business applications.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain required safety certifications.
• Flexibility to support varying shifts, emergency situations, investigations and project requirements

 Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• 401k competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program

 Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.