Environmental, Health, and Safety Regulatory Manager

Department: Safety

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Reports To: Senior Director of EHS Programs

Work Schedule: Varies

Amount of Travel Required: 0-25%

Positions Supervised: None

Who You Are

As the Environmental, Health, and Safety ("EHS") Regulatory Manager within the Safety department, you will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of compliance programs to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety regulations. You will work cross-functionally to identify risks, drive continuous improvement, and maintain a culture of safety and accountability. If you're a proactive leader with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and a passion for safety, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact.

Who We Are

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.
  
  

Our Mission

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.?
• Deliver On Our Promises?: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.?
• Win as a Team?: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.?
• Advance a Safer Future?: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.?
  
  

What You Will Do

The EHS Regulatory Manager will oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and standards through effective policy development, monitoring, and enforcement. Job duties include:

• Keep up to date with current an emerging regulatory changes and trends to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage submittal of all permit and regulatory required agency reports..
• Direct overall EHS data analysis to identify trends, measure performance, and track progress toward targets.
• Maintain and sustain EHS programs to meet or exceed Federal, National, State or Provincial regulatory requirements.
• Support all government inspections and investigations at company locations
• Report to management and authorities any company related EHS regulatory violations and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Oversee all EHS related regulatory activity in cooperation with the Sr Director of EHS Programs and Legal to ensure liabilities are protected.
• Train and educate on EHS regulatory matters at all levels.
• Work with other functions and stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Initiate corrective actions through the EHS Team and Division Management as needed to ensure compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Your Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Management, or a related field.
• 5 or more years of related EHS compliance experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of relevant regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA, CCOHS) and industry standards.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Managed multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in EHS practices.
  
  

What We Prefer You Have

• CSP, CHMM
  
  

Our Environment

This is a hybrid role, partially based at the Corporate Headquarters, combining time in a traditional office setting with remote work from your professional home office. You will be expected to work on-site at minimum three days a week. The position requires sitting for extended periods of time while working on a computer.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
• Training & Development Opportunities
  
  

Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Fortrex will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

Your Next Steps

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!