DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Job Title: EHS Specialist
Location: Richmond, VA
What we are looking for
We are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist that will assist the Safety Manager with the responsibility of promoting a safety culture and policies, procedures, and safety work practices. This position will provide support for the Richmond, Va. operations. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state health & safety laws. The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is accountable to coordinate and monitor programs to meet or exceed all company and regulatory requirements for employee health and safety.
Essential Responsibilities
Ensure effective, consistent implementation of Health and Safety policies and programs by influencing leadership teams and other stakeholders.
Audit sites for compliance with Health & Safety programs and process
Lead accident and injury data, to identify the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
Conduct periodic safety inspections of all worksites to identify and correct unsafe conditions and unsafe acts and document the results.
Perform safety orientations for employees and subcontractors.
Technical resource for day-to-day operations, while monitoring safe practices and PPE compliance.
Conducts site audits to ensure site compliance with the organization's safety programs
Evaluates hazardous conditions, unsafe acts, and near hits and makes adjustments to improve the safety of the work environment
Deliver and track completion of annual training requirements
Lead Safety and Improvement Committees
Proactively identify and resolve potential safety issues that could lead to injuries
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or equivalent level of experience
3+ years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role
Previous experience working with safety programs in a manufacturing environment preferred
Proficient in OSHA and EPA regulations
Desired Characteristics
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
Behavior Based Safety experience
Strong project management skills.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills.
Demonstrated ability to partner with employees at all levels of an organization.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the organization
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
Winning Through Customers
Respects and Values People
Expectations for Results
High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What’s in it for you?
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays


Pay Range: USD 59000 - 95000 Annually

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.



The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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