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EHS Field Manager

Dairy Farmers of America
United States, Missouri, El Dorado Springs
Apr 14, 2025

*Employee will need to be based in Garden City, KS or El Dorado Springs, MO

Provide support to assigned locations within the business unit to maintain EHS compliance and achieve continuous
improvement by utilizing the DFA EHS Management System. Manage environmental and safety efforts for assigned
locations. Provide assistance to facility EHS Element Champions, including location leadership, to identify and correct at-risk behaviors and conditions. Support regulatory compliance efforts division-wide in close collaboration with other EHS
team members.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:



  • Provide practical oversight on environmental and workplace safety matters for assigned locations
  • Work with assigned locations to adhere to EHS practices; implement EHS programs and policies outlined by
    OSHA, EPA, State / Local Regulatory Agencies and DOT, as appropriate; and maintain all pertinent records to
    maintain compliance with EHS regulations and internal standards
  • Conduct assessments of assigned locations to identify risks and develop corrective action plans for at-risk
    behaviors and conditions which may cause injury, regulatory non-compliance, or property loss
  • Work with assigned locations to maintain a culture of consistently safe behavior and compliance with federal,
    state, and local regulatory agencies
  • Where required, work with assigned locations and Business Unit EHS Manager to gather information or data
    necessary for permitting and reporting activities for air, NPDES, wastewater, stormwater, EPCRA Tier II, Form R,
    refrigerant management, spill reporting, and other applicable environmental regulations
  • Work with assigned locations and Business Unit EHS Manager to gather information necessary for developing
    action plans and regulatory correspondence to address areas of non-compliance identified through regulatory
    inspections or required testing
  • Implement and maintain internal EHS standards and practices for assigned locations
  • Provide and/or support all required training mandated by regulatory and corporate EHS guidelines and practices
    for assigned locations
  • Partner with locations to conduct incident investigations to determine the root cause of injury or release and any
    at-risk behavior
  • Work with assigned locations to develop corrective actions and track to completion
  • Maintain awareness of all workers' compensation claims for assigned locations and work collaboratively with
    Business Unit EHS Manager to support management of claims
  • Work with assigned locations to ensure correction of observed deficiencies
  • Requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is
    not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required


Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience



  • 5-7 years' experience in Environmental, Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment and/or
  • AS/BA/BS in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
  • Must have a valid license to operate a passenger vehicle
  • Certification and/or License - ASP/CSP/CIH Certification, desirable but not required


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



  • Practical knowledge of OSHA standards and requirements, both federal and state regulations
  • Practical knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
  • Basic knowledge of EHS management principles
  • Familiarity with the workers' compensation process
  • Knowledge of and basic skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
  • Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills) with minimal
    guidance
  • Able to manage multiple priorities
  • Able to demonstrate qualities as a self-starter
  • Able to work independently and perform task and duties with minimal supervision
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a diverse range of internal and
    external audiences
  • Must be able to present to front line team members and facility management
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English



An Equal Opportunity Employer

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