EHS Manager

Job Title: EHS Manager
Location: Arkansas City, KS
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 per year
Work Setting: Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Relocation: Full relocation assistance available

About HV Talent Group
At HV Talent Group, we help talented professionals like you connect with top employers nationwide. As a trusted recruiting partner to industry-leading companies, we focus on direct-hire placements that align with your career goals, values, and long-term growth.

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. This is a senior-level leadership opportunity for an EHS professional who can ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace risk, and build a strong culture of safety across operations.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other regulations.
• Lead EHS audits, inspections, and assessments and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise in environmental compliance, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and workplace safety.
• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, reporting, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees and leadership.
• Monitor EHS metrics and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and regularly test emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, Engineering, and other teams to strengthen the organization's safety culture.
• Supervise and mentor EHS staff or site-level safety coordinators, as applicable.
• Support sustainability initiatives, environmental reporting, and related disclosures as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or other college degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably within the food and beverage (F&B) industry.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 14001/45001, and other applicable regulations.
• EHS-related professional certifications are required; certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are preferred.
• Proven leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Experience with EHS software platforms such as Enablon, Intelex, or VelocityEHS is preferred.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to remain hands-on in implementing EHS initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000–$110,000 annual salary
• Full relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays in accordance with company policy and applicable laws

Additional Information: This position is based on-site in Arkansas City, Kansas. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Limited domestic travel may be required as needed.