Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety - Bilingual presso Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc.

Job Summary            

The EH&S Manager at Nissin Foods leads all safety and environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe work environment. This role drives continuous improvement, partners across departments, and promotes a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with site supervisory personnel to identify and remedy unsafe working conditions.
• Comply with federal, state, local and company safety regulation requirements.
• Coach the site team and employees on how to identify and eliminate hazards.
• Promote and support Nissin’s Behavioral Based Safety program and philosophy.
• Collaborate with the frontline teams and management to develop methods and practices that will eliminate exposure.
• Conduct regular walkthrough inspections and assessments of the site.
• Engage with employees to ensure safe work practices are implemented and followed.
• Investigate all incidents and safety exposures with management down to the root cause.
• Accompany all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walkthrough tours.
• Ensure all documentation is completed according to corporate and outside safety processes and procedures.
• Assists in the orientation and training of employees in the area of Office safety, emergency response and evacuation, First Aid/CPR/AED certification and other related OSHA requirements.
• Leads the investigation of accidents, incidents, industrial injuries or illness and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for the organization use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance claims or proceedings.
• Serves as primary liaison between applicable regulatory and government agencies; Oversees health & safety, environmental, and DOT audits of facilities and recommends preventative measures.
• Administer Workers Compensation program and compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Maintains and updates safety files, records, all written programs and documents.
• Leads and facilitates Safety Committees with managers and employees to provide training, identify issues, communicate and promote safety in the workplace.
• Communicate and celebrate successes and foster company-wide commitment to safety and continuous environmental improvement; Educate EHS best practices, prevention and how to work around/with hazardous substances.

Education/Experience   

Required: 

• BS degree in technical or a safety related field or equivalent
• 5+ years of related experience including CPG, distribution/transportation, manufacturing, or grocery industry; preferably 2 years in management   
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of California workers compensation laws and processes
• Bilingual in English/Spanish    

Preferred:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Occupational Hygiene Safety Technician (OHST) certifications
• Master of Business Administration or related.

About Us:

It started with the inspiration of the creator of instant noodles, founder Momofuku Ando, in 1958. Since we entered the U.S. in 1970, our flagship brands, Cup Noodles, and Top Ramen have maintained a firm foothold in U.S. pop culture. We invite you to join Team Nissin to support this legacy of innovation and to deliver noodle happiness to consumers, employees, partners, and the community in a meaningful and sustainable way. Let’s evolve how people think about instant ramen as you discover opportunities for professional growth while being part of this $4 billion global company built from a simple block of noodles.

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Nissin Foods participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process may be completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to check the work authorization status of persons who have been offered employment at Nissin Foods. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. Human Resources.