Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS Manager)

Alaska Mill & Feed

Anchorage, AK

Founded in 1950, Alaska Mill & Feed has proudly served Alaska’s farmers, ranchers, and pet owners for decades, delivering high-quality feed products and supplies to communities across the state. We are a locally focused manufacturing & distribution team that values teamwork, craftsmanship and reliability.

Based in Anchorage, AK, this position is responsible for leading environmental, health and safety programs at Alaska Mill & Feed while serving as the primary lead for feed and food safety programs across multiple Skagit Farmers Supply operations. This position partners with other EHS leadership to coordinate safety and compliance efforts to protect employees, customers, and the business while developing, implementing and maintaining programs that ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety standards and food safety regulations.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Practice and promote a positive safety culture.
• Conduct facility inspections, safety audits, food safety audits, risk assessments and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Implement safe work practices and safe food handling, including conducting regular teams meetings and onsite visits as required.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for responding to and investigating workplace injuries, property damage and other incidents. Work with claims management personnel to facilitate return to work opportunities.
• Develop and manage occupational safety and food safety programs, policies and training. Monitoring activities, verification and validation steps in accordance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, FSMA, state feed regulations and applicable local requirements.
• Develop SOP’s for manufacturing processes and safety practices across the organization.
• Lead case management efforts by investigating incidents, near losses, and food safety concerns, and supporting management in developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead others with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), perform hazard analyses and establish preventative controls to protect food from physical, biological and chemical hazards.
• Communicate recalls and ensure proper recordkeeping.
• Order the suspension of activities that may pose threats to health, safety and property.
• Participate in educational opportunities for professional development.
• Exhibit an ability to receive feedback, adapt to new processes and continuously develop skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, communicate well and effectively relay information with an emphasis on developing positive professional relationships.
• Practice punctual and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety & health, safety engineering, safety management, food science, business or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years' experience managing safety, EHS, manufacturing compliance, regulatory compliance or related operational programs.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, incident investigation, hazard assessments and safety training.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem-solving, investigative & analytical skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience ensuring operations adheres to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) including sanitation, housekeeping, employee hygiene, equipment cleanliness, ingredient handling, and contamination prevention
• Familiarity with Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles and feed/food safety plans.
• Experience with regulatory audits.
• Experience developing and implementing feed quality programs (e.g. Safe Food/Safe Feed, FAMI-QS, APHIS or HAACP).
• Recall and traceability experience, including lot tracking, mock recalls, recall documentation, and coordination across operations, suppliers, and customer teams.
• Possess professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OSHA 30, PCQI, or HACCP.
• Understanding of feed labeling in accordance with American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).
• Knowledge in animal feed manufacturing, feed regulations and labeling guidelines or equivalent.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Anchorage, AK. 45+ hours per week position. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required during times of unexpected or emergency situations.

LOCATION

This position is performed in person at 114 N. Orca Street Anchorage, AK 99501.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Annual base salary: $95,000 – $120,000. After meeting eligibility requirements, benefits include:

• Medical Insurance (100% employer-paid for employee coverage)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation (two to six weeks annually, depending on the length of full-time service)
• Sick Pay
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Match
• Employee Discounts
• Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Profit Sharing

In November 2025, Alaska Mill and Feed joined with Skagit Farmers Supply, a farmer-owned regional cooperative in the Pacific Northwest with over 90 years of experience supporting agriculture and rural communities. Together, we strengthen our ability to serve our communities while staying true to the values that have made us a trusted local supplier.

www.alaskamillandfeed.com | www.skagitfarmers.com

Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• safety management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Anchorage, AK 99501 (Required)

Work Location: In person