Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Manager, Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S)! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.
Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote.
In this role, the Sr. Manager, Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) is responsible for leading and ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and security standards across Ocean Spray operations in 19 locations. This role develops and implements company-wide EHS policies, leveraging industry expertise, best practices, and functional knowledge to establish comprehensive, compliant, and effective standards.
This leader oversees the EHS network, drives regulatory compliance across U.S., Chile and Canada operations, and ensures safe, secure, and environmentally sound practices. The role requires strong hands-on leadership and a high sense of urgency, serving as both a strategic leader and operational partner to plant teams.
A Day in the Life...
EHS Strategy, Leadership & Governance
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Develop, manage, and implement company-wide EHS&S policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
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Act as the leader of the Ocean Spray EHS Network, setting expectations, measuring performance, and leading engagement through audits, meetings, and initiatives
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Chair the Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Council, collaborating with senior leadership to review performance and drive improvements
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Provide direction, coaching, and oversight to plant EHS personnel to ensure consistent application of corporate policies and compliance standards
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Serve as the primary escalation point and technical authority for EHS matters across all facilities
Environmental Compliance
- Oversee environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, local, and provincial regulations
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Lead the preparation, submission, and renewal of environmental permits (air, water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and related areas)
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Ensure all required EHS permits are current, accurate, and maintained for operational compliance
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Maintain and update environmental prevention and management plans (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, Wastewater O&M)
Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Management
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Plan and lead EHS compliance audits across all facilities, ensuring timely identification and remediation of gaps
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Collaborate directly with regulatory agencies as the primary company representative for environmental compliance matters
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Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory requirements and ensure proactive company alignment
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Provide 24/7 guidance and decision-making support to plant leadership for incident response, including spills/releases
Physical Security & Risk Management
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Lead company-wide physical security programs, including risk assessments, workplace violence prevention, theft, and fraud mitigation
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Monitor worldwide events, and mitigate/manage associated risk to travelling team members
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Conduct security audits and ensure implementation of preventive and corrective measures
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Actively help manage in-the-moment physical security risks (e.g., threats of physical violence)
Operational Support & Hands-On Leadership
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Provide direct, hands-on support to facilities as a “doer/technical expert/on-site coach,” not solely an advisory resource
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Partner closely with plant leadership to implement solutions and ensure practical, effective compliance execution
Ownership & Accountability
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Own and be directly accountable for the effectiveness of the EHS&S program across the organization
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Drive a culture of urgency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement to address risks and compliance gaps
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Ensure timely mobilization of resources to mitigate risks and maintain safe, compliant operations
What We Are Looking For:
Required
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Deep understanding of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) regulations in manufacturing and corporate environments
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Knowledge of U.S. Chilean, and Canadian federal, state/provincial, and local regulatory requirements
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Knowledge of EHS management systems, policies, and compliance frameworks
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Proven leadership and team development skills
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Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across all organizational levels
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Excellent communication and influencing abilities
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High sense of ownership and accountability
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Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
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Experience in food, beverage, or manufacturing environments
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Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), particularly ammonia systems
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Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Physical Requirements
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Requires the ability to occasionally stand and walk for extended periods of time.
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Requires the ability to drive in a car for long distances or extended periods of time.
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Requires the ability to travel by plane on a frequent basis.
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Must be able to occasionally climb ladders and traverse catwalks.
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Occasionally assume awkward positions in the course of working include but not limited to reaching overhead, twisting, bending over, and/or working from a laying position.
Education:
Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
Work Experience:
At least 7 Years of Experience
Annual Salary:
$147,200 - $202,400
The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.
Benefits:
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Telehealth services
1:1 health coaching
Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
Holiday pay for 12 holidays
Career development and growth opportunities
Tuition/Education assistance programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Scholarship programs for children of employees
Parental leave
Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
Adoption assistance
Bereavement leave
Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
Up to $300 massage reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Employee discounts
Charitable giving
Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike-we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
- Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
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Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
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Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
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Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
