TruRoots was created with a clear vision...to nourish our families, community, and planet from root to fruit. Grounded in our unmistakable legacy of passion, integrity, and quality-you-can-taste, TruRoots Company is committed to producing delicious products that nourish from farm to fridge! We continue to give back to the planet through sustainable practices, including waste reduction, water conservation, renewable electricity, and a Zero Waste to landfill facility.

Our family of brands includes R.W. Knudsen Family, a pioneer since 1961 in fruit & vegetable juices, setting the gold standard for quality, innovation, and taste; TruRoots organic grain-based foods; and Santa Cruz Organic beverages and apple sauces sustainably sourced since the 1970s.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Responsible for the plant’s Health, Safety, and Environmental program by sustaining compliance with Federal and State regulations pertaining to the plant operations, preparing and submitting reports to regulatory agencies, providing leadership, direction, and prioritization for the sites to Health, Safety, and Environment objectives.

This role will spend an equal amount of their time on administrative and hands-on responsibilities. The HS&E Leader will work side by side with technicians and plant leadership, building trust and confidence with the team, and fostering a culture of safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Member of the plant leadership team and able to influence direction in sustaining compliance with State & Federal Regulations pertaining to site operations

Audit equipment, areas, and processes for safe operation/compliance with applicable regulations

Provide leadership and training to employees with special duties, including Safety Functional Leaders, System Owners, Hazmat Team, and First Aid Team

Ensure the impact of regulatory changes are being managed at the facility

Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies as required (SARA, RCRA, Air, Wastewater, etc.)

Lead audits / inspections and assist in executing corrective action plans

Communicate, plan, and coordinate regulatory site visits or compliance inspections

Maintain a culture of safety and environment awareness

Maintain inventory of all PPE (including specialty items for First Aid, BBP, Arc Flash, etc.)

Assess HS&E implications of new materials, equipment, and processes via change management system

Responsible for the development and implementation of required training and written programs

Investigate significant HSE incidents and follow-up on corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence

Provide leadership, direction, and prioritization for site HS&E objectives

Deliver continuous improvements in HS&E areas to maintain positive results

Maintain Recycling & Zero Waste efforts

Own operation and maintenance of all recycling equipment (balers, compactors, crushers)

Own and maintain wastewater huts including all equipment (probes, flow meter, chemical pumps, etc.)

Maintain solar array and ensure efficient operation

Support & deliver sustainability goals for plant

Additional responsibilities as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor's Degree preferred

3 to 5 years’ experience in a Regulatory, Health Safety, or Environmental role; or relevant manufacturing experience

Successful experience leading, coaching, and managing others

Previous leadership experience working at a manufacturing site is preferred

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Demonstrates competent understanding of HSE laws and regulations

Ability to interpret and apply laws, codes, standards, and policies applicable to HS&E

Strong computer skills

Ability to set priorities against a given set of criteria and effectively manage the work to completion

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate internally and externally

Strong organization skills, with a demonstrated ability to be decisive, proactive, and strategic

Ability to work independently

Ability to teach, lead, and motivate others

The base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus.

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