EHS Site Manager

~ At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose — our vision to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into our business strategy. Together with our business partners and leading organizations committed to positive change, we are determined to make our vision a reality. ~

As one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, our mission is to provide consumers around the world with delicious, affordable, convenient and complementary foods and beverages from wholesome breakfasts to healthy and fun daytime snacks and beverages to evening treats.

We are committed to investing in our people, our company and the communities where we operate to help position the company for long-term, sustainable growth.

Position Overview

The Environmental, Heath & Safety Manager will establish, execute, and deliver facility-specific EHS plans that support PepsiCo's overall EHS objectives. Leadership will be focused on two facilities - Nashville, TN & Knoxville, TN.

• Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation
• Job Type: Regular

Responsibilities

• Implement, execute, ensure compliance with PepsiCo Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Lead execution of the site’s annual EHS Plan, including development of expense and capital budgets needed to support these efforts.
• Build capability of site resources to support implementation of EHS programming.
• Manage site-wide system, Program Element (PE) process, to identify and evaluate hazards (risks), and implement effective controls (corrective solutions).
• Lead incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, State/Local Regulators).
• Facilitate the completion of a site-wide annual EHS training plan.
• Participate in formal EHS reviews of existing equipment modifications, new equipment purchases, and changes in site processes.
• Ensure that required regulatory permits are acquired, that reports are submitted to regulatory agencies, and any site permit conditions (e.g. sampling, recordkeeping) are met.
• Achieve annual targets for incident frequency, severity and related cost reductions.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications:

• Degree in Occupational EHS discipline, Science or Engineering preferred.
• Professional EHS certification or the desire to attain certification (CIH, CSP, CHMM, and / or PE).

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE, EHS) experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Functional EHS Knowledge in regulatory requirements, EHS technical aspects (safety, industrial hygiene, environmental), risk management, behavior-based safety, training, auditing / program review, regulatory agency enforcement, EHS vendor / consultant management, business knowledge required.
• Proven track record in driving cultural change in EHS.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and influence management skills.
• Incumbent must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks without losing momentum while also completing all daily tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Must be willing and able to travel 20% of the time.

~ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity ~