Delicious Food and Meaningful Careers
At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking, using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients, complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.
But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.
We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.
If you’re looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.
EHS Manager
Full-TimeSavage, MD
The EHS Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of environmental, health, safety, and process safety programs at a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. The EHS Manager will also oversee the implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, particularly where highly hazardous chemicals are used.
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS and PSM programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
- Lead hazard and risk assessments, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Manage emergency response plans and coordinate drills.
- Oversee chemical safety programs, including SDS management, labeling, and employee training.
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe design and operation of processes.
- Track and report safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near misses) and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and third-party auditors.
- Provide coaching and training to leadership and frontline employees on safety policies and behavior-based safety practices/ program.
- Collaborate with corporate EHS and cross-functional teams on safety programs
- Support sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives, including waste management and air/water permits.
- Complete work/ programs as assigned by leadership/management
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in EHS or PSM roles, preferably in food or chemical manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 (PSM), EPA RMP, and other applicable regulations.
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and RMP (Risk Management Plan)
- Experience with behavior-based safety programs and leading cultural transformation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Certifications such as CSP, CIH, or COSS are a plus.
- Demonstrated success in reducing incident rates and improving safety culture.
- Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, and food safety integration into EHS systems.
- Proficiency in EHS software platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
Pay Range for EHS Manager
The EHS Manager base pay range $90,000 - 115,000 USD/annually. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Savage, MD location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The EHS Manager position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
This position is also eligible for a target bonus of 10%.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
