Environmental Health and Safety Manager

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Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Lead Safety, Compliance & Environmental Programs

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

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

• 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.

• 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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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