Environmental Program Manager Jobs in Bartow, FL

JOB SUMMARY

The Process Safety & Environmental Manager leads health, safety, environmental, and process safety performance for the Lakeland site. This role owns the site’s PSM and RMP programs, drives regulatory compliance, and partners with site leadership to reduce risk and build a proactive safety culture.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

Lead site compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local HSE requirements including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, SPCC, and EPCRA.

Process Safety Management — Program Owner

Own and operate the site PSM program across all elements: Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analysis, Operating Procedures, Training & Competency, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Contractor Safety, Incident Investigation, Emergency Planning, and Compliance Audits. Ensure all elements are assigned, documented, routinely reviewed, and audit-ready on a three-year cycle.

EPA Risk Management Plan

Maintain and improve the site RMP including hazard assessments, release scenarios, prevention program requirements, and emergency response provisions. Ensure alignment between RMP, PSM, and community response expectations.

Occupational Injury & Worker’s Compensation Management

Partner with Human Resources, supervisors, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to manage occupational injury and illness cases. Ensure timely incident reporting and investigation, identify root causes and corrective actions, support return-to-work and transitional duty programs, monitor injury trends and claims data, and leverage workers' compensation insights to reduce risk and improve workplace safety performance.

Environmental Management

Own environmental permits, waste systems, spill prevention programs, and required reporting across hazardous waste, air emissions, water discharges, and community right-to-know requirements.

Major Hazard Risk Management

Lead identification, assessment, and control of major accident hazards including toxic release, fire, explosion, and loss-of-containment risks. Ensure PHA, JHA, and LOPA processes are in place with effective management of critical safeguards.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Develop, maintain, and test the site Emergency Response Plan. Ensure alignment with HAZWOPER requirements, ICS principles, and local responder coordination.

Incident Management & Continuous Improvement

Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, occupational injuries, and process safety events using structured root cause analysis. Drive corrective actions to closure, verify effectiveness, analyze injury and workers' compensation trends, and use metrics and leading indicators to drive continuous improvement.

Training & Competency

Ensure employees and contractors are trained and competent across process safety, emergency response, hazard recognition, and safety leadership. Develop or oversee all related training programs.

Contractor & Permit-to-Work

Own permit-to-work systems including hot work, confined space, and LOTO. Ensure contractors are properly inducted, qualified, and monitored on site in alignment with OSHA and PSM requirements.

Leadership & Culture

Serve as a key member of the site leadership team. Provide clear reporting on compliance status, major risks, incident trends, and improvement priorities. Partner across operations, engineering, maintenance, and quality to strengthen HSE performance and accountability. Partner with Human Resources to support employee well-being, injury prevention initiatives, regulatory reporting requirements, and effective return-to-work programs.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HSE experience in chemical, food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing; minimum 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Deep working knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, SPCC, and EPCRA
• Professional certification preferred: CSP, CIH, or CHMM
• HAZWOPER certification required

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Proven expertise in process safety management systems and major hazard risk control
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state regulatory frameworks
• Experience leading PHAs, root cause investigations, and compliance audits
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner across all levels of an organization
• Track record of building and sustaining strong safety cultures in manufacturing environments
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing occupational injury programs, workers' compensation claims, return-to-work processes, and injury trend analysis in a manufacturing environment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Leadership: Sound judgment, credible with both shop floor and senior leadership, able to drive accountability without direct authority
• Communication: Clear and confident presenter, facilitator, and coach — able to adjust style from operator to executive
• Organization: Self-directed and capable of managing multiple programs and priorities simultaneously
• Integrity: Trusted, consistent, and direct — especially under pressure
• Continuous Improvement: Always looking for what’s next, not just what’s required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Environment: Exposure to hazardous chemicals. Office, lab, and production floor environments including indoor and outdoor settings.
• Physical Factors: Seeing, hearing, standing/walking, climbing/stooping/kneeling, lifting/pulling/pushing, grasping/feeling.
• Travel: Minimal