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Ingredion

Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

Salary$102k – $136k
LocationWinston-Salem, NC
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen4d ago
About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Workplace type: On Site
About the role
As the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager, you will play a critical role in protecting our people, operations, and environment by leading a proactive safety culture at the Winston-Salem, NC facility. You will drive continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety, and security performance through regulatory compliance, employee engagement, risk reduction, and operational excellence. By partnering with leaders and employees at all levels, you will foster accountability, strengthen emergency preparedness, and implement sustainable safety initiatives that improve workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and overall business performance.
This role with report to the Winston Salem Plant Manager and oversee a team of 1
What you will do:
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Lead and manage all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives for the site, ensuring a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.
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Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, including OSHA, NFPA, EPA, North Carolina DNR, site security requirements, and workers’ compensation laws.
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Direct incident, injury, and root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve workplace safety.
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Oversee environmental compliance activities, including management of Title V air permits, NPDES permits, and other regulatory requirements.
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Lead and develop site emergency response capabilities, including First Aid Responder and Hazmat teams, to ensure operational preparedness.
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Partner with leaders, employees, and union representatives to drive employee engagement, build trust, influence change, and advance proactive safety performance measures.
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Develop and execute strategic safety improvement plans, leveraging strong communication, integrity, and problem-solving skills to achieve company goals and navigate complex business challenges.
What you will bring:
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Communicate effectively with employees, leaders, and stakeholders at all organizational levels while fostering a collaborative team environment.
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Build and maintain strong employee relations through effective change management, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.
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Develop and sustain productive working relationships across departments to support operational goals and drive organizational success.
Who you are:
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Bachelor’s in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
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Significant experience in safety, health, and environmental (EHS) management within a manufacturing, industrial, or operations environment.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, evaluate solutions, and implement corrective actions.
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Knowledge of occupational safety, environmental compliance, emergency response, fire prevention, security, and medical response programs.
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Proven ability to conduct thorough incident investigations, determine root causes, develop corrective actions, and effectively communicate findings through presentations and stakeholder engagement.
Why Join Ingredion?
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
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Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
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Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
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Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
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Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
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Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
Yes, Within Country
Pay Range:
$102,100.00-$136,166.67 Annual
This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Incentive Compensation:
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
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