EHS Manager

Job Title:

EHS Manager

Job Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs within a manufacturing environment. This role also encompasses leading and overseeing all sanitation activities within the organization to ensure that all equipment, production areas, and support spaces are properly cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination and maintain product safety and quality.

Responsibilities

+ Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, programs, training, and reporting in compliance with local, state, and federal agencies to support an injury-free, healthy work environment.

+ Plan, implement, and oversee company safety programs, including safety committees, emergency evacuation drills, first-aid/CPR certifications, etc.

+ Develop and deliver safety training programs for supervisors and employees, including new hire safety orientation, annual California Workplace Violence Prevention, Lockout Tagout (LOTO), industrial lift/truck training, etc.

+ Lead compliance efforts, including internal self-audits, compliance audits, contractor compliance (IPCC), and corrective action plan development and execution.

+ Conduct facility inspections to identify existing or potential hazards, determine corrective or preventive actions, and ensure timely follow-up.

+ Assist with the investigation and resolution of all incidents and injuries from initial report through closure.

+ Manage California environmental regulatory requirements, including Storm Water, Waste Water, Air Quality, and Hazardous Waste.

+ Track safety performance metrics (e.g., lost time accidents) and support annual departmental goal setting and continuous improvement.

+ Maintain required safety/sanitation records, documentation, and manuals (e.g., SDS, OSHA, DOT, chemical lists, etc.).

+ Manage regulatory agency and third-party audits, inspections, inquiries, and reporting requirements.

+ Serve as a visible safety leader on the production floor and in office environments, reinforcing safe work practices and accountability at all levels.

+ Design, schedule, and supervise sanitation activities for manufacturing rooms, packaging areas, warehouse, support areas, equipment, utensils, and common areas.

+ Develop, implement and enforce Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

+ Ensure proper execution of cleaning, sanitizing, and verification activities in accordance with approved SSOPs and Master Sanitation Schedules.

Essential Skills

+ Strong knowledge of EHS, sanitation, GMP, safety regulations, and OSHA 30.

+ Experience in developing and implementing safety programs and training.

+ Ability to conduct facility inspections and manage compliance efforts.

+ Proficiency in managing regulatory requirements and audits.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with California environmental regulatory requirements.

+ Experience in tracking safety performance metrics and setting departmental goals.

+ Ability to maintain safety/sanitation records and documentation.

Work Environment

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary. Exposure to various raw materials, including allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Valencia, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, skills, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, wellness benefits, education reimbursement program, and PTO.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valencia,CA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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