Lead Safety. Influence Culture. Protect Our License to Operate.
At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, safety isn’t a checklist — it’s a mindset, a responsibility, and a promise we make to our people and communities every day.
We are seeking a strategic, hands-on EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives across our North American operations. In this highly visible role, you’ll translate our global SHE framework into practical, compliant, high-impact programs that strengthen our safety culture, ensure regulatory excellence, and proactively protect our people, communities, and reputation.
If you are a collaborative influencer who understands complex manufacturing environments and thrives on building high-performing teams, this role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact at both local and global levels.
What We Ask
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience within manufacturing
(Dairy, Food, Ingredients, or Pharma strongly preferred)
Technical Expertise
- Deep working knowledge of:
- OSHA regulations and compliance
- GMP environments
- Filtration, drying, and evaporating unit operations
- Wastewater and environmental compliance
- Clean Air Act requirements
- Chemicals and solid waste management
- Proven experience leading regulatory inspections and working with external agencies
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
- Influential communicator who builds trust and alignment quickly
- Proactive, solution-oriented problem solver
- Data-driven and digitally savvy
- Comfortable leading across multiple manufacturing sites
- Engaging people leader who fosters accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Global exposure within a multinational organization
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- A platform to influence culture and make a measurable, lasting impact
Vacancy Description
Your Impact
As the North American EHS Leader, you will be responsible for:
- Translating global EHS strategy into actionable, U.S.-compliant programs
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across FL, NJ, NY, and WI
- Protecting our License to Operate across manufacturing and office locations
- Driving continuous improvement in safety, health, and environmental performance
- Leading regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance responses
- Developing annual goals, budgets, and performance targets
- Coaching leaders and frontline teams on risk mitigation and regulatory expectations
- Embedding a safety culture grounded in our “I AM SAFE” philosophy
This role requires balancing global standards with local regulatory complexity — and influencing stakeholders across multiple sites and functions.
What You’ll Lead
- Site-wide hazard identification and risk mitigation programs
- OSHA compliance, injury reporting, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs
- Environmental compliance, including wastewater, air emissions (Clean Air Act), chemicals, and solid waste
- GMP-aligned safety programs within food and ingredient manufacturing
- EHS Committee leadership and training governance
- Regulatory inspections, notices of violation, and external agency coordination
- Data-driven reporting to senior leadership on trends, risks, and improvement initiatives
- Coaching and development of local EHS and operational resources
You will also play a critical role in translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, understandable actions that resonate at every level of the organization.
Why FrieslandCampina Ingredients?
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is part of a global dairy cooperative owned by farmers, operating from grass to glass to deliver high-quality, value-added nutritional ingredients to infant, sports, adult, and medical nutrition markets worldwide.
Our Delhi, NY manufacturing facility plays a vital role in producing ingredients that support millions of people globally. Safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship are foundational to that mission.
This is a highly visible leadership role with regional scope, direct influence on operational excellence, and real impact on how we protect our people and our future.
At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, we don’t just meet standards — we raise them.
If you’re ready to lead safety with purpose, strategy, and influence, we encourage you to apply.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why work with us:
An inspiring purpose
Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.
A cooperative culture
Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success
A tangible impact
Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus
Your growth fuels ours
We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.