Environmental Health & Safety Manager
J&J Snack Foods
| Company | J&J Snack Foods |
| Category | Safety & Environment |
| Location | KY - Paducah |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 7 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”. POSITION SUMMARY:
A food manufacturing organization is looking to appoint an EHS Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for aligning site specific Environmental Health and Safety processes with business goals and to engage employees to promote behaviors that will achieve the highest levels of productivity in the safest possible manner. The incumbent will establish, implement, and oversee all EHS programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Align corporate and local EHS goals and strategies
Lead EHS audits and inspections, developing remediation plans as needed
Lead multi-media environmental compliance including, but not limited to: Water (waste, storm); Waste (hazardous and non-hazardous); Air (external emissions)
Lead continuous improvement initiative regarding EHS policies and programs
Maintain and ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local EHS regulations
Lead employee training programs regarding EHS behaviors and compliance
Complete accident investigations and serious incident reports
Recommend corrective/preventative measures where indicated
Interact with regulatory bodies and represent the company at local, state, and federal regulatory meetings
Determine the need for industrial hygiene monitoring (air, noise, heat stress, etc.) and conduct the monitoring or coordinate the monitoring with the appropriate agency
Review the results of industrial hygiene sampling and compare to established regulatory limits
Participate in Quality Assurance reviews within the facility
Assist in 3 rd party audits and inspections pertaining to food safety and regulatory compliance
Manage emergency management programs
Manage safety budget
Develop and drive a safety committee team
COMPETENCIES:
Self-motivated with strong problem solving/critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Ability to use data to drive decisions.
Ability to remain organized while handling several projects and tasks independently in fast -paced environment.
Strong professional verbal and written communication skills
Passion and alignment with Company mission, vision, values, and operating principles.
Ability to lead efficient and effective compliance programs regarding federal, state, and local Safety and Multi-Media Environmental regulations, including but not limited to Title V, RCRA, SPCC
Driving safe metrics downward while maintaining compliance with all federal and state safety regulations
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Environmental Health & Safety or related discipline
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in Occupational He