Sr. Manager, EHS

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #173041 - Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

At Hill’s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

 

Scope of Responsibility: 

As a EHS Sr Manager, you will be responsible for the safety and health of plant employees, as well as the community and environment. You will ensure the plant is in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

 

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of safety and environmental issues. Ensures compliance with all government and company standards and practices and leads the plant EHS programs
• Identifies, designs and implements EOHS related projects and responsible for ensuring corrective action is taken for all EOHS issues
• Supports facilities energy improvements developing and implementing efforts to reduce carbon footprint
• Serves as primary liaison for plant EHS opportunities between government agencies and corporate
• Plans and conducts EHS training
• Manages plant Emergency Preparedness Program and ensures plan integrity
• Manages and meets budgetary goals
• Manages all internal and external inspections and audits
• Promotes continuous improvement within all teams by transferring knowledge that has been acquired through formal and informal training to all Hill’s employees
• Accountable as the standard owner for EHS processes and programs by meeting or exceeding Colgate, Hill’s and regulatory established EHS standards
• Support implementation of Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives
• Ensure personnel adhere to Hill’s policies, safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices, including Quality Assurance and Food Safety

 

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of relevant work experience;
• 5+ years of experience in an Environmental or Occupational Health & Safety field (For external candidates)
• Expert understanding of OSHA and EPA standards  

 

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety, environmental and/or engineering or related field
• Experience in project management and leading project initiatives
• Certified Safety or Industrial Hygiene professional certification
• Experience in development and/or delivery of training
• A thorough understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Standards and Guidelines

 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, working in confined spaces and hazardous conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in the raw minor ingredient area, plant floor, and warehouse during reconciliation, inventory, and project activities. 
• Ability to work in an office environment. 
• Ability to wear all