EHS Manager

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Job Number #176897 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Job Summary

As the EHS Manager, you will be responsible for the safety and health of plant employees, as well as the community and environment. The EHS Manager will ensure the plant is in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of safety and environmental issues. Ensures compliance with all government and company standards and practices and leads the plant EHS programs

• Identifies, designs and implements EHS related projects and responsible for ensuring corrective action is taken for all EHS issues

• Supports facilities energy improvements, developing and implementing efforts to reduce carbon footprint

• Serves as primary liaison for plant EHS issues between government agencies and corporate

• Conducts EHS training

• Manages plant Emergency Preparedness Program and ensures plan integrity

• Manages all internal and external inspections and audits

• Promotes continuous improvement within all teams by transferring knowledge that has been acquired through formal and informal training to all Hill’s employees

• Accountable as the standard owner for EHS processes and programs by meeting or exceeding Colgate, Hill’s and regulatory established EHS standards – and supports Plant Set-up for all EHS requirements

• Support implementation of Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives

• Ensure personnel adhere to Hill’s policies, safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices, including Quality Assurance and Food Safety

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial hygiene or related field

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain or EHS or equivalent

• 2+ years or people management experience

• 3+ years of EHS experience

• Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations

• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Influence and Negotiation Skills - Capable of winning support from others, stimulates others to take action, and works towards win/win solutions.

• Team Building/Relationship Building Skills - Capable of developing relationships with key people in other functions and at other levels.

• Strategy/Vision - Operates from a strategic perspective and balances big picture concerns with day-to-day activities. Additionally recognizes broad implication of issues.

• Results Orientation - Conveys a sense of urgency when appropriate and drives hard on the right issues.

• Communication - Keeps people up to date and speaks and writes effectively.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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