Sr. EHS Professional

Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!

The Senior EHS Professional plays a critical leadership role in advancing Henny Penny's safety culture and ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. This position combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, leading cross-functional initiatives, mentoring EHS staff, and driving continuous improvement across the organization. The role requires a proactive leader who can influence people at all levels, manage complex projects, and translate data into actionable insights.


What We Offer:

• An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned. As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service. This is a qualified retirement plan that is separate from your 401k and consists only of Henny Penny shares that will be paid out when you retire (or when you leave the company, but we hope you’ll stay)

•  Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary

• Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week

• Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to go

• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses

• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays

• Expanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners

• Achieve total well-being at our new Wellspring and Owners Hall facility, featuring 24/7 fitness center with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment. This facility reflects our continuous evolution in supporting our valued employee owners.

• Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner

What You'll Be Doing

• Champion a proactive, incident-free workplace by identifying risks, implementing controls, and promoting a culture of safety and accountability.

• Develop, implement, and manage EHS programs, procedures, and projects to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other regulatory standards.

• Lead serious incident investigations using root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) and oversee the development and execution of corrective/preventive actions.

• Conduct and lead risk assessments, including ergonomic evaluations, hazard analyses, and job safety assessments.

• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.

• Lead internal compliance audits and guide teams in implementing corrective actions.

• Manage and audit emergency response and business continuity plans.

• Analyze data and trends to develop dashboards and reports that support executive decision-making.

• Design and deliver advanced training programs on topics such as industrial hygiene, chemical safety, ergonomics, and fire prevention.

• Lead GEMBA walks and safety observations in collaboration with operations teams.

• Mentor and coach junior EHS staff and new hires, providing performance feedback and development support. Lead and manage EHS-related projects from planning through execution, including scope, schedule, risk, and resource management.

• Represent the EHS department in cross-functional meetings, communicating KPIs, incident trends, and strategic initiatives.

• Support the development of EHS KPIs, SMART goals, and continuous improvement strategies.

• Consistently models the Company values and expected behaviors.

• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering or Related Field; or equivalent combination of experience required

• Master of Science (M.S) Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or Related Field Preferred

• 5+ years Progressive EHS in a manufacturing environment Required

• 2+ years In a leadership role Required

• Advanced knowledge of safety programs including LOTO, Electrical Safety, Confined Space, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, and more.

• Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, risk assessments, and regulatory inspections.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in EHS software systems and data tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, EHS platforms).

• Certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or OSHA 30 preferred.

• Experience implementing and maintaining Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles is required.

• Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing priorities.

About Us

We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.

We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.

Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.