Environmental Health and Safety Professional III

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager leads all environmental, health, and safety programs for the Oxnard facility, ensuring full compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, California state and local regulations. This role drives a proactive safety culture, reduces risk, and ensures operational compliance in a highly regulated environment.

This position will serve our Raypak Division, located in Oxnard, CA.

* Lead and manage all site EHS programs in compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, SCAQMD/VCAPCD (air quality), DTSC (hazardous waste), and local regulations

* Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, audits, inspections, and reporting

* Ensure compliance with key California programs, including:

* Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)

* Hazard Communication (Title
8)

* Heat Illness Prevention

* Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding

* Respiratory Protection (as applicable)

* Oversee environmental compliance programs, including:

* Hazardous waste management (Title 22)

* Stormwater (SWPPP) and wastewater compliance

* Air permitting and emissions tracking

* Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions; ensure Cal/OSHA recordkeeping (Logs 300/301)

* Manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs in alignment with California regulations

* Partner with operations to drive ergonomic improvements and safe process design

* Lead site emergency preparedness programs, including earthquake, fire, and hazardous material response

* Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics; lead continuous improvement initiatives

* Deliver required training (e.g., IIPP, forklift, hazard communication) and promote employee engagement

* Maintain all required permits, certifications, and regulatory reporting (e.g., CUPA, Tier II, emissions)

* Manage EHS budgets, vendors, consultants, and contractors

* Supervise and develop any EHS or related support staff

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)

* 7 years of EHS experience, including leadership responsibility

* Manufacturing or industrial experience required

Technical Knowledge

* Strong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations and California environmental laws

* Experience with IIPP, workers' compensation (CA), hazardous waste, air quality, and water compliance programs

* Demonstrated experience managing regulatory inspections and audits

Skills

* Strong leadership and ability to influence at all levels of the organization

* Ability to drive behavioral and cultural change in safety

* Excellent problem-solving and incident investigation skills

* Strong communication and organizational skills

Working Conditions

* Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and temperature variation

* Regular standing/walking with occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)

* Availability for after-hours support during incidents or regulatory matters

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

* Aligning Performance for Success

* Applying Business Knowledge

* Building Talent

* Building Trusting Relationships

* Communicating with Impact

* Customer-Orientation

* Delegating Tasks

* Executing/Leading the Team

* Facilitating Change

* Fostering Relationships/Emotional Intelligence

* Influencing

* Problem Solving & Decision Making

* Supporting Innovation

The pay scale of this role is $82,300 - $131,600. Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria.

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