North America EH&S Manager (Erlanger, KY, US, 41018) chez Perfetti Van Melle

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic NA EHS Manager to join our growing team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The NA EHS Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of all health, safety, and environmental programs within the Americas BU. This individual will ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and country specific safety and environmental regulations while driving initiatives to minimize risks, ensure sustainability, and improve safety performance across all operating companies in the BU.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Leadership & Strategy: Lead the EHS department to develop, direct, implement, and continuously improve safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures across the Americas BU. Advise senior leadership on strategic decisions related to EHS practices and sustainability initiatives. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Group EHS, project management, engineering, and operations teams, to ensure safe and compliant operations and project execution. 

- Environmental, Health & Safety Management: Oversee the development and enforcement of EHS protocols, including emergency response, risk assessment, environmental impacts and hazard analysis. Implement and maintain an EHS training program to ensure all employees and contractors understand safety procedures and potential hazards. Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with EHS standards. Investigate accidents and incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. 

- Environmental Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations (e.g., air, water, waste management). Promote sustainable practices and energy efficiency within the company and across projects. Oversee the monitoring and reporting of environmental impacts, including carbon footprint reduction and waste management. Engage with regulatory bodies and ensure the company is prepared for any changes in environmental regulations. 

- Risk Management: Develop and implement risk assessment programs to proactively identify and mitigate potential safety and environmental risks. Monitor and report on safety performance metrics and implement improvement programs. Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for health, safety, and environmental programs, audits, and compliance checks. 

- Team Development & Management: Lead and mentor the Americas EHS team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety awareness, and environmental responsibility. Work with other departments to create cross-functional teams that support EHS initiatives. Provide guidance and support on EHS-related issues, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. 

- Budget Oversight: Administers and monitors budgets and expenses, ensuring compliance with budgetary allocations and PVM Policies and Values.

- Regulatory Compliance: Reviews and analyses country, federal, state and local regulatory proposal related to EHS to assess their impact on PVM Americas BU, and works with senior level management to develop policies and procedures for new EHS regulatory requirements. 

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational or Environmental EHS or related field; or equivalent years of experience required
• 10+ years combined manufacturing and EHS experience  
• Experience in a position of leadership with the ability to grow and develop the team
• Experience with ISO program auditing schemes – ISO 45001 & ISO 14001
• Experience with maintaining regulatory compliance - OSHA, EPA, Mexico NOMS, Water, Sewer, Air, Waste, Fire – managing relationships with government officials and identifying areas for compliance review
• Experience with Regulatory Compliance Audit Results and Risk Reduction
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with Combustible Dust and Risk Assessments 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, activities, and programs simultaneously
• Ability to make decisions guided by priorities, policies, procedures and technical knowledge that impact the company’s ability to meet SHER performance and compliance objectives
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, planning, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve to find the right solutions to SHER issues
• Ability to travel up to 50% annually.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a welcoming workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:  

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off    
• 13 paid holidays    
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country 
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases  
• Comprehensive Health Insurance     
• Annual well-being subsidy  
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options   
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement    
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)  
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)  
   

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.