Sr Manager, EHS Systems & Audit (Remote)
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota Job ID 25-4193 Date posted Aug. 12, 2025 Category Corporate*** There is flexibility on location but must live near metro airport ***
Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!
We are hiring a Sr Manager,EHS Management System & Audit to join our CJ Schwan’s EHS Leadership Team and will report directly to the VP of EHS. You will play a key role on our EHS Leadership Team and make a real impact across our enterprise. We’re seeking a seasoned EHS professional to lead our environmental, health, and safety audit program, drive risk assessment processes and regulatory compliance, and oversee cutting-edge EHS information management systems. If you thrive on shaping the strategy, implementing best-in-class tools, and ensuring teams have the training and insights to operate safely and sustainably - this is the perfect job!
Responsibilities:
- Lead development and management of the CJS EHS Audit Program, including scheduling, corrective action tracking, and maintaining Attorney-Client Privilege.
- Build EHS team capabilities to fully implement and sustain the audit program.
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive EHS Risk Assessment process to identify, prioritize, and manage enterprise-wide EHS risks.
- Manage strategic development and execution of EHS regulatory applicability analyses, keeping field teams informed of emerging regulations.
- Direct rollout and implementation of EHS information management systems, including compliance task tracking and document control systems.
- Partner with Risk Management to integrate loss data metrics into EHS programs and drive corrective actions.
- Monitor and evaluate federal, state, and local environmental regulation changes and their impact on the business.
- Collaborate with VP to shape and successfully manage the execution of the overall EHS Strategic Plan for field operations.
- Up to 20% domestic travel.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in an EHS leadership role, focusing on environment, health and safety management with strong audit, compliance, and systems experience
- Experience leading enterprise-wide EHS initiatives; food/beverage or manufacturing industry experience preferred
- Skilled in regulatory interpretation, problem-solving, and influencing at all levels
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $104,625 - $174,375 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
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