Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - Multi-Site Food Production - Forest Park, Georgia
Location: On Site in Forest Park, Georgia, United States
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 per year
Posted: 2 months ago
Why This Role Matters
A growing ready-to-eat food manufacturer with five production sites is bringing on a dedicated safety leader to build a centralized EHS function from the ground up. This is a newly created role with direct access to the executive team and full ownership of safety program development across the organization.
How You'll Contribute
Design and roll out a unified safety program across four ready-to-eat food manufacturing facilities
Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions to completion
Own the workers' compensation program including claims management and return-to-work coordination
Conduct audits, training sessions, and compliance inspections across all sites
Maintain OSHA compliance across key areas including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, and egress
Build out near-miss reporting systems and ensure follow-through on all open items
Manage PPE programs and standardize availability and usage across locations
Support environmental compliance as part of the broader EHS scope
Report safety and environmental metrics directly to the executive team
What Makes You a Great Fit
BS/BA degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
3–5+ years of EHS or safety experience inside a manufacturing environment; food or CPG is required
Multi-site exposure is a strong plus
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
Solid foundation in OSHA compliance within a plant setting
Proven experience building or restructuring safety programs
Workers' comp management background with measurable results
Willing and able to travel up to 50% across facilities in CA, IL, and NJ
OSHA, CSP or CIH certification is a plus
MS Office proficiency; ERP familiarity helpful
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the salary range for the EHS Manager role in Forest Park, GA?
$110,000–$135,000 per year.
Is this EHS Manager position on-site or remote?
On-site in Forest Park, GA.
How much travel is required for this job?
Up to 50% travel to facilities in CA, IL, and NJ.
Do you offer relocation assistance?
No. Relocation is unpaid with no assistance provided.
What experience do I need in this industry?
3–5+ years of EHS/safety in manufacturing, with required experience in food or CPG.
Is Spanish required for this role?
Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.
What certifications help for this position?
OSHA, CSP, or CIH are a plus but not required.
What will I do day-to-day in this role?
Build a centralized EHS program, ensure OSHA compliance, lead incident investigations, manage workers’ comp, run audits/training, and report metrics to executives.