Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Denison IA - Denison, IA 51442Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeDescription:

Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

About Monogram Foods
A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change. 

Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient
At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. 

We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. 

So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together.

 

Position Overview

The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership for environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple, assigned Monogram Foods locations. This role works closely with Operations, Quality/Food Safety, Engineering, and site leadership teams to embed safety and environmental stewardship into every aspect of production.

As a key leader, this position helps foster Monogram’s people-first, team-always culture by ensuring every team member goes home safe, every day. The Senior EHS Manager drives compliance, strengthens engagement, and advances continuous improvement while supporting high-quality, safe food production in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Lead and continuously improve EHS programs across multiple food manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with Monogram Foods standards and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations
Identify and recommend improvements to environmental, health & safety systems to reduce costs, increase productivity and efficiency, and improve overall EH&S culture and performance.
Partner with Quality and Food Safety teams to align EHS practices with HACCP plans, sanitation programs, and audit readiness (e.g., SQF, BRC)
Oversee environmental compliance programs, including wastewater, air emissions, waste handling, and sustainability initiatives
Support execution of corporate EH&S tactical and strategic plans to improve EH&S performance
Lead hazard identification and risk reduction efforts across processing, packaging, sanitation, maintenance, and warehouse operations
Support safe handling, use, and storage of chemicals, including sanitation agents and ammonia refrigeration systems
Drive implementation and sustainment of safety management systems and continuous improvement processes
Maintain an active presence on the production floor across shifts to engage team members, build trust, and reinforce safe behaviors
Lead incident investigations, ensuring timely root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions
Analyze EHS metrics and trends to identify opportunities and drive measurable improvements
Champion a culture of engagement where team members are empowered to speak up and participate in safety initiatives
Develop and deliver training programs that are clear, accessible, and inclusive for a diverse workforce



Facilitates safety committees and promote meaningful team member Involvement



Oversee workers’ compensation processes, return-to-work programs, and injury management practices
Lead and support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs where applicable
Partner with operations on capital projects, line startups, and process changes to ensure safe design and implementation
Support integration of EHS programs for acquisit