EHS Manager: Build Safety, Compliance & Training Programs

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BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
• Two (2) Weeks Vacation
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Five (5) Sick Days
• Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off
• …And More!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across the company. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, Cal‑OSHA, EPA, and local regulations; drives a proactive safety culture; manages environmental compliance programs; and provides EHS support to both the local site and out‑of‑state facilities.

Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive occupational health & safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain the Illness, Injury, and Prevention Program (IIPP) and ensure alignment with Cal‑OSHA and OSHA requirements.
• Lead daily safety oversight, including monitoring PPE use, equipment safeguards, and safe work practices.
• Certify employees on forklifts, aerial lifts, fall protection, and confined space entry.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to employees and leaders on safety initiatives and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary facility representative during safety‑related regulatory inspections.

Environmental Compliance

• Maintain hazardous waste and universal waste programs, including manifests, records, and proper storage practices.
• Identify required environmental permits and coordinate with internal teams or external consultants to maintain compliance (hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions, spill prevention).
• Develop and maintain environmental documentation, including written programs, SOPs, and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene studies (noise monitoring, gas detection, hearing tests) and implement corrective actions.
• Support Food Defense, plant security, and environmental components of FDA self‑assessments.

Training & Competency

• Deliver safety orientation for all new hires, temporary workers, and contractors.
• Develop and conduct EHS training for production, warehouse, laboratory, and office personnel.
• Maintain and update training modules to ensure regulatory compliance and operational relevance.
• Build and manage a competency‑based EHS training framework, including job‑specific training and certification programs.
• Conduct monthly safety training sessions and ensure documentation accuracy.

Audits, Inspections & Investigations

• Conduct routine EHS audits to ensure compliance with regulations, internal standards, and company policies.
• Perform daily facility inspections (exits, fire extinguishers, lighting, first aid stations, machinery, PPE, job assessments).
• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis (RCA), and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Conduct FDA Self‑Assessment checklists and report findings to Technical Services.
• Oversee lab safety inspections, locker inspections, parking lot inspections, and other site‑wide compliance checks.
• Perform baseline hazard and risk assessments across all sites and develop mitigation plans.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain emergency response programs, including evacuation plans, drills, and incident response procedures.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities across departments and ensure readiness for fire, chemical, environmental, and medical emergencies.
• Ensure emergency equipment (alarms, extinguishers, spill kits) is properly…