Responsibilities

Join Us in Shaping the Future of EHS at PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA)!

Are you ready to lead the charge in ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance at our Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) St. Louis, MO manufacturing facility? As the EHS Associate Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving forward our commitment to excellence in employee safety and ensuring environmental compliance. This opportunity is a full time, 100% on-site position within the St. Louis location.

Why This Role Is Exciting:

Impactful Leadership: Be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge EHS strategies that not only meet but exceed industry standards. Your initiatives will directly influence our operational success and ensure a safe working environment for all, with the ability to be a self-starter, and work independently.

• Implement, execute, ensure compliance with the PBNA EHS policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local OSHA/EPA/ (i.e., Lockout, Haz Com, Machine Safety, SARA, RCRA, etc.)
• Manage local EHS budget.
• Lead the development and implementation of the EHS Annual Operating Plans and EHS Action Plans for the location.
• Achieve annual targets rates for Lost Time, Recordable, Severity, and Environmental
• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop, implement, execute, and manage strategies to prevent workplace injuries, and environmental incidents.
• Demonstrate solid employee relations experience, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills including financial responsibility, budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, execution and start-up/commissioning, managing multiple concurrent projects/programs.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change leader by influencing all levels of the organization to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Conduct EHS activities such as training/auditing/assessing to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory agency requirements, Zero Zone Management System standards, Emergency Response and internal PepsiCo EHS procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and assist in the implementation of effective physical and/ or behavioral control measures. Recognize and verify the effectiveness of in-place control measures.
• Identify unsafe equipment operation and conditions while demonstrating knowledge of appropriate corrective action for unsafe conditions or equipment use.
• Exercise a leadership, coordination, and communication role with the location leadership to drive continuous EHS improvement across the location.
• Complete root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans to address root basic causes and management system weak-spots through the use of industry-recognized cause analysis techniques.

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree with more than 5 years of experience in EHS
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance.
• Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, coupled with excellent communication skills.

• Certifications: ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or other related certifications desirable.
• Industry Experience: Background in safety management within consumer packaged goods, distribution, manufacturing, or grocery industries.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in EHS management systems, auditing, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Competitive Salary: Earn between $85,200 - $120,000 based on your experience and skills.
• Performance Bonus: Enjoy a bonus of 10% of your annual salary based on achieving performance targets.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Receive a full package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans to support you and your family.