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Head of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
full-timeVillage of New Hyde Park

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Location

Village of New Hyde Park

Type

full-time

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About this role

FlexStaff is seeking a Head of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for our client, a leading innovator in the food distribution industry, located in the Bronx. 

The Head of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will lead the company's efforts to create and maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategies that reduce risk, prevent injury, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead company-wide safety culture initiatives to drive accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA) and company EHS policies.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive EHS programs and procedures across all departments.
  • Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Oversee design, delivery, and tracking of all safety and certification training for employees, contractors, and management.
  • Lead investigations into accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, and safety vendors.
  • Coach, mentor, and manage the EHS team—including the EHS Manager, Occupational Health Supervisor, and Safety Specialist—to ensure development and high performance.
  • Establish and monitor safety performance metrics to track progress and influence strategic decisions.
  • Work on auto claims, workers compensation, and general liability comp

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Occupational or Environmental Health and Safety or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, ideally in a food manufacturing or plant environment.
  • Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM).
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA 30 (General Industry), DOT, EPA, and other relevant regulations.
  • Proven experience designing and leading safety programs and training initiatives.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence at all organizational levels.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive compensation and benefits 
  • PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
  • Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Disability coverage
  • Financial Benefits: 401(k) with employer match and Life Insurance
  • Location: State-of-the-art Bronx campus features an on-site gym, cafeteria
  • Free on-site parking and an employee shuttle service from nearby MTA stations
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*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Other facts

Tech stack
Environmental Health And Safety,Risk Assessment,Compliance,Safety Training,Leadership,Communication,Problem Solving,Collaboration,Microsoft Office Suite,Bilingual

About FlexStaff

FlexStaff is a staffing agency created to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers. We have experienced recruiters in Long Island, NYC, Westchester and also recruit nationally.

We specialize in several different industry sectors including healthcare, customer service & call center, engineering, finance & accounting, human resources, information technology, office support, supply chain & logistics and more!

For job seekers, we offer a broad range of options. We have temporary and temporary-to-hire positions that could transition to a permanent, full-time fulfilling role with one of our clients. For those looking for permanent roles, we also have direct hire opportunities as well. FlexStaff offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to contribute to a retirement plan.

For our employer clients, we take a personalized approach and are committed to finding top talent based on your specific company’s needs – whether it is a temporary, temporary-to-hire or direct hire. For more information, visit our website www.flexstaff.org

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Founding Year: 2014

What you'll do

  • The Head of EHS will lead the company's efforts to create and maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. This includes developing strategies to reduce risk, prevent injury, and ensure compliance with regulations.

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The Head of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) position at FlexStaff is based in Village of New Hyde Park, New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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