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EHS Manager | Food & Beverage Manufacturing | $90K-$110K

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationArkansas City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 3, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

EHS Manager | Food & Beverage Manufacturing | $90K-$110K
Monday-Friday | 8 AM-5 PM | Arkansas City, KS

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an EHS Manager for an onsite leadership opportunity in Arkansas City, Kansas. This role leads environmental, health, and safety programs within a food and beverage manufacturing environment, ensuring regulatory compliance while driving workplace safety, risk reduction, continuous improvement, and sustainability initiatives.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Senior-Level EHS Leadership Role
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing Environment
• Onsite In Arkansas City, Kansas
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Lead Environmental, Health And Safety Programs
• Drive Safety Culture And Continuous Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance Including OSHA, EPA And DOT
• EHS Audits, Inspections And Assessments
• Incident Investigation And Root Cause Analysis
• Environmental Compliance And Hazardous Waste Management
• EHS Training And Employee Education
• Emergency Preparedness And Response
• Full Relocation Package

COMPENSATION
• $90,000-$110,000
• Full Relocation Package
• No Signing Bonus

ROLE
• Develop, Implement And Maintain Comprehensive EHS Programs, Policies And Procedures
• Ensure Alignment With Federal, State And Local Regulations
• Lead EHS Audits, Inspections And Assessments
• Identify Compliance Gaps And Drive Continuous Improvement
• Serve As Subject Matter Expert On Environmental Compliance
• Oversee Hazardous Waste Management, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics And Workplace Safety
• Manage Incident Investigations, Root Cause Analysis, Reporting And Corrective Actions
• Develop And Deliver EHS Training To Employees And Leadership
• Monitor And Analyze EHS Metrics And KPIs
• Maintain And Test Emergency Preparedness And Response Plans
• Partner With Operations, HR, Legal And Engineering
• Supervise And Mentor EHS Staff Or Site-Level Coordinators As Applicable
• Support Sustainability Initiatives And Environmental Reporting

BENEFITS
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Insurance Options
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays

Requirements

Requirements
• College Degree REQUIRED
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing Experience REQUIRED
• EHS Certification(s) REQUIRED
• 8+ Years Of Progressive EHS Experience REQUIRED
• At Least 3 Years Of EHS Leadership Experience REQUIRED
• Strong Knowledge Of OSHA, EPA, NFPA And ISO 14001/45001 Standards REQUIRED
• Proven Leadership, Communication And Change Management Skills REQUIRED

Preferred
• Master's Degree Preferred
• CSP, CIH Or CHMM Certifications Preferred Examples
• Experience With EHS Software Platforms Such As Enablon, Intelex Or VelocityEHS Preferred
• Strong Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills Preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many EHS professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
EHS ManagementRegulatory ComplianceOSHAEPADOTHazardous Waste ManagementIncident InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisEHS AuditsSafety CultureContinuous ImprovementEmergency PreparednessRisk ReductionSustainability InitiativesIndustrial HygieneErgonomics
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageSecurity & SafetyManagement & LeadershipEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceDisability BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Insurance Options401(k)Paid Time OffPaid Company Holidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The EHS Manager will lead environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and drive workplace safety culture. They are responsible for conducting audits, managing incident investigations, and overseeing hazardous waste and sustainability initiatives.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$90,000 - $110,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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