Location: Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Experience Level: Senior
Base Salary: $90,000–$110,000
Travel: Primarily site-based; occasional domestic travel may be required
Relocation Assistance: Full relocation package available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Position Overview
A food and beverage manufacturer is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead environmental, occupational-health and workplace-safety programs in Arkansas City, Kansas.
This senior, hands-on role will shape EHS strategy, maintain compliance, reduce operational risk and promote a proactive culture of safety and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA and federal, state and local requirements.
• Support alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Lead EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments and continuous improvement.
• Serve as subject-matter expert for workplace safety, environmental compliance, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene and ergonomics.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.
• Develop and deliver training for employees, supervisors and leaders.
• Monitor safety and environmental metrics, trends and KPIs.
• Maintain and test emergency-preparedness and response plans.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Engineering and Legal to embed EHS into daily practice.
• Support sustainability programs, environmental reporting and climate-related disclosures.
• Supervise or mentor EHS staff and site coordinators where applicable.
• Recommend practical improvements that reduce risk and strengthen engagement.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree; Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related field strongly preferred.
• At least eight years of progressive EHS experience.
• At least three years of EHS leadership experience.
• Direct EHS experience within food and beverage manufacturing.
• Current professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM or comparable credential.
• Strong OSHA, EPA, NFPA and environmental/workplace-safety knowledge.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience leading audits, inspections, investigations and corrective-action programs.
• Knowledge of hazardous-waste management, industrial hygiene and ergonomics.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and change-management skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Arkansas City.
• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree.
• Experience with Enablon, Intelex or VelocityEHS.
• Sustainability and climate-disclosure experience.
• Behavior-based safety or employee-engagement program experience.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending account, employee assistance, retirement benefits, paid time off and professional development.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.