Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Norwood, MN – Join Bongards Premium Cheese, a legacy of excellence since 1908. Our dairy cooperative processes millions of pounds of milk daily while upholding core values of teamwork, integrity, customer focus, and passion for excellence.

The EHS Manager at our Norwood facility will plan, implement, and coordinate a safety program to reduce occupational injuries and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations on air, water, and waste disposal.

• Develop, conduct, and oversee safety awareness training for employees.
• Implement safety and environmental policies and procedures to comply with corporate, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct monthly safety and ergonomic inspections and follow up on recommended improvements.
• Prepare and coordinate emergency planning for fire, severe weather, hazardous material spills, etc.
• Monitor and verify environmental permits and fees required by regulatory agencies.
• Maintain files, documentation, and submit reports for required permits such as Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, EPA, Workers Compensation, MPCA, PSM, OSHA, and MNOSHA.
• Coordinate Workers Compensation in conjunction with the return-to-work policy and employee’s return to work with supervisor, employee, and Human Resources.
• Coordinate activities related to OSHA, MNOSHA, and insurance carrier inspections.
• Operate and manage the water and wastewater treatment facility, including ordering, application, and inventory of chemicals.
• Manage and train employees to meet all PSM/RMP requirements for ammonia according to state and federal statutes.
• Manage plant hazardous waste storage and disposal, including proper labeling, marking, and inspection requirements.
• Lead investigation of accidents, injuries, and close calls and cooperate in evidence collection or organizations if hearings are necessary.
• Prepare job-safety analysis to identify safety hazards or potential safety conditions.
• Coordinate monthly safety meetings and assist supervisors and managers with monthly reporting.
• Collect, test, and prepare wastewater and water samples for further testing to our facility lab and an outside independent lab.
• Conduct new employee safety orientation.

• Water/Wastewater Operators license and Hazardous Waste Training Certification for VSQG.
• Knowledge of applicable MPCA, OSHA, and MNOSHA regulations.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in wastewater and safety.
• Educational background in chemistry and biology.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Study and stay abreast of all changes in local, state, and federal programs and regulations.
• Lifting up to 75 lbs. occasionally.

• Annual pay of $98,000 to $125,000.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Disability, life, and voluntary insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c).