Senior Health and Safety Manager

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS is seeking a highly experienced Enivronmental, Health and Safety Manager to join our team.  This role will be based in Inver Grove Heights, MN with the ability to work in a hybrid capacity two days a week. 

The most important attributes and skills of this position include: High ethical values, strong work ethic, detail-oriented, ability to work under pressure, team player, and strong communication skills. This person would have exceptional public speaking abilities and be knowledgeable about Environmental Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide professional direction to Regional EHS Managers and business unit EHS professionals across the division. Mentor, manage and develop team members.  Examples of duties include but not limited to: Annual reviews, hiring, evaluating performance, initiating performance improvement plans where necessary, setting goals and priorities, coaching employees, etc.
• Review current written programs, trainings, and procedures and facilitate the continuous improvement process to meet regulatory requirements, CHS requirements and user needs.
• Collaborate with Vice Presidents of Operations and Regional EHS Managers regarding EHS strategic plans, capital expenditures, and divisional initiatives.
• Present EHS metrics, training, and initiatives at leadership meetings
• Provide leadership teams with periodic reports and updates on division’s progress
• Evaluate EHS scorecard and conduct analysis of business unit(s) to create and provide input for strategic direction of the overall EHS program.
• Conduct EHS audits and site inspections, report writing, root cause analysis, and the development of corrective action plans
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek methods to address the hazard
• Collaborate with Regional EHS Managers in response to audit and loss control inspections; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with EHS team members on regulatory interactions and responses
• Respond to emergencies or significant environmental and safety concerns within the division

 

 

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 10+ years experience in Environmental, Health and Safety
• 3+ years of direct supervisor experience

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Ag Business, Environmental, Health, and Safety or other related programs
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Employee Training Program – Propane (CETP)
• Hazardous Materials Manager (HMM)
• Ability to travel 30-40% of time

CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.