Job Description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) Manager is responsible for safeguarding our people and operations while enhancing our ability to brew, package, and ship the finest quality beers imaginable. Reporting to the Director of Plant Operations, the EHS&S Manager ensures the organization is compliant with federal, state, and local safety and environmental requirements. This position's primary functions are to oversee and develop, implement, and monitor environmental, health, safety, and security programs for our employees, guests, and the facility. Success is gauged by compliance with regulatory requirements and by reducing or preventing injuries, hazards, and spills.

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $98,279 to $153,315 base compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role may be eligible for our bonus program – inquire with our Talent Acquisition Partner for additional details.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and continuously improve site health and safety programs that prevent injuries and illnesses, including behavior-based safety, risk assessments, job hazard analysis, ergonomics, and safety work permitting.
• Drive employee engagement and ownership of safety culture through proactive leadership, coaching, and visibility on the floor. Partner with operations, sales, and guest facing leadership to integrate safety standards into all areas.
• Develop and implement a safety management system that aligns with ISO 18001 and OSHA VPP Star Program. Program elements include: hazard analysis, ergonomics, emergency response and planning, spill prevention and hazardous waste, emissions, contractor safety, confined space, hot work, and safety and environmental program training.
• Direct, manage, train the site safety, environmental, and security teams in their performance, aligned with organizational goals, prioritization of work, and coaching for effective performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/ local environmental and safety regulations as well as company policies and sustainability goals. Remain current on EHS regulations and laws.
• Lead site internal audit program for safety and environmental systems. Ensure corrective and preventative actions are taken. Represent the safety and environmental programs to external auditors when necessary.
• Maintain appropriate safety, health, and environmental records. Ensure all reports are filed and maintained (OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 Logs, TOSCA, SWPPP, Tier II, emissions inventories, and state DEQ/DAQ submissions).
• Manage the environmental safety and security site budget.
• Perform other duties as required

Please Apply if You Have

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree in safety science/engineering/industrial hygiene discipline or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved required
• 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus in environmental, health, safety, and security required and
• 3 years managerial or supervisory experience required and
• 3 years Progressive leadership experience preferred
• developing and implementing environmental and safety policies, programs, and training preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state DEQ/DAQ requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing management systems that meet or align with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards, including policies, objectives, risk assessment processes, and internal audit frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural transformation in safety and sustainability through engagement, communication, and collaboration with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving and risk assessment skills. Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies (JHA, HAZOP, FMEA, What-If, etc.) and behavior-based safety programs.
• Understanding of environmental management systems, including waste, water, air, and energy programs, sustainability reporting, and resource conservation.
• Able to understand and execute processes, recognizing customer needs, communicating process changes, and developing KPI’s to identifying areas of improvement.
• Strong project management and documentation control abilities to build auditable systems, standard work, and continuous improvement documentation in preparation for ISO certification or third-party audits.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across departments (Operations, Technical, HR, Facilities, Corporate Risk) to ensure integration of EHS&S principles into daily operations and strategic decisions.
• Strong digital and analytical capability with proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Power BI, Power Apps, Word, Excel), used to design dashboards, automate reporting, and translate EHS&S performance data into actionable insights.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing practices, processes and risks.
• Ability to adjust work hours as needed - scheduling flexibility is a must.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification preferred
• First Aid / CPR / AED Certification preferred
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) – 29 CFR 1910.120 preferred
• ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification preferred

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

• You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment:

** This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly **

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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