Sr Manager EHS-2

Title: Sr Manager EHS-2

               

Location: Kennewick, WA

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

The Senior Manager EHS Center of Excellence (COE) plays a crucial role in supporting Lamb Weston’s commitment to achieving the Global EHS Journey to Zero. This position reports to the Director of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and is responsible for developing and implementing key initiatives that address EHS issues while aligning with the company’s goals and objectives. The individual in this role will oversee initiatives such as the EHS Framework, the EHS Management System, EHS Continuing Education, EHS emerging issues, and EHS Continuous Improvement.

Job Description

• Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to EHS Staff to ensure effective development, delivery, and execution of EHS Systems, Capabilities, and Improvement functions.
• Drive the development and execution of robust strategies and enhance EHS essential systems, tools, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain global EHS standards and policies.  Collaborate closely with Central Engineering to implement design specifications in alignment with EHS requirements. 
• Manage the Global EHS Compliance process, including compliance calendar, legal register, audits, and self-assessments.
• Assist the regional and site EHS team with regulatory agencies by providing coaching, guidance, and support from internal counsel when appropriate (e.g., inspections, conference committees, SMEs, etc.).
• Integrate the EHS Framework and IMS into existing operations and newly acquired businesses.
• Support the development and delivery of the global EHS training program.
• Lead efforts to include support for internal or external audits, assessments, and inspections.
• Act as the central point for implementing standardized EHS risk mitigation solutions throughout the company.
• Drive management of change processes to reduce risk as new materials, processes, or procedures are introduced that may represent a new or previously unrecognized hazard.
• Conduct periodic health checks and provide feedback on EHS programs, processes, and policies to ensure adoption across the organization.
• Drive the development and deployment of effective root cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) programs.
• Track and report on leading and lagging EHS key performance indicators and compliance metrics for Internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates and reports to LambWeston leaders on the status of EHS initiatives, challenges, and achievements.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environment, or a closely related field
• 7 years of progressive EHS experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (food industry experience preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, especially in the food industry; international EHS regulatory experience is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of EPA, OSHA, DOT, and workers' compensation laws.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills. Demonstrated abilities and commitment to developing others in both corporate and plant environments,
•  Travel up to 50% domestically, with infrequent travel to international locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in safety, environment, or a closely related field
• Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Environmental Manager, or Professional Engineer
• 10+ years of experience in safety and environment leadership roles, preferably over multiple locations, in a manufacturing environm