Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Downey,CA, US

Experience: Manager
Salary: $120,000 - $145,000 per year

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• Lead all Environmental, Health & Safety programs for manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Develop and implement programs that reduce workplace injuries, vehicle incidents, and environmental risks.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Serve as the facility subject matter expert for OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and environmental regulations.
• Manage environmental compliance programs including wastewater, stormwater, ammonia, asbestos, hazardous materials, and resource conservation initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Partner with facility leadership to identify safety improvement opportunities and deploy best practices.
• Track EHS metrics, scorecards, dashboards, and compliance reporting.
• Support workers' compensation reviews and return-to-work programs.
• Coordinate permit applications and regulatory interactions with OSHA, EPA, and other agencies.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and leadership teams.
• Lead emergency response planning and crisis management initiatives.
• Participate on facility crisis management teams during major incidents.
• Support continuous improvement projects and special assignments.

Needed:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or industrial operations.
• High School Diploma candidates may be considered with 9+ years of directly related EHS experience.
• Strong background in OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and environmental compliance programs.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective action planning.
• Experience managing environmental programs such as wastewater, stormwater, hazardous materials, and industrial compliance.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver safety training programs across all organizational levels.
• Experience working with workers' compensation, incident investigations, and emergency response planning.
• Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing EHS metrics, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to operational leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Lean Six Sigma Knowledge
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Experience
• Safety Management System Experience

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Founded nearly 100 years ago and based in Downey, California, with other operations throughout North America, we are a leading food and beverage distribution and manufacturing organization committed to delivering world-class products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Our team members are empowered to make an impact, drive continuous improvement, and help create a culture where safety is always the top priority.

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Industry-Leading Safety Culture
• Collaborative Leadership Team
• Large, Stable Organization with Long-Term Growth
• Opportunity to Influence Safety Across Manufacturing & Distribution Operations

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