Environmental Health & Safety (Ehs) Manager

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple facilities. This leadership role is responsible for fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing environmental initiatives, and driving operational excellence through proactive risk management and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate is a strategic safety leader with extensive manufacturing experience, deep knowledge of California regulatory requirements, and a proven track record of implementing successful EHS programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of environmental, health, and safety programs across company facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including CalOSHA and environmental permitting requirements.
• Manage and continuously improve safety programs including:
  • Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
  • Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Confined Space Programs
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Powered Industrial Trucks
  • Emergency Action Plans
  • Contractor Safety Programs
• Oversee environmental compliance programs such as:
  • Risk Management Plans (RMP)
  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
  • Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC)
  • CUPA requirements
  • SCAQMD compliance
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies including CalOSHA, CalEPA, DTSC, CUPA, SCAQMD, and State Water Boards.
• Develop, implement, and audit EHS policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct facility audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective action follow-up.
• Analyze injury trends, near misses, and property damage incidents to identify root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Lead employee training programs and safety awareness initiatives.
• Partner with leadership teams to strengthen safety culture and drive accountability.
• Manage environmental and safety consultants as needed.
• Collaborate with workers' compensation and insurance loss prevention partners to reduce risk and improve workplace safety.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Support sustainability and waste reduction initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience managing environmental, health, and safety programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory and leadership experience.
• Strong background in EHS program management and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success leading safety culture transformation and behavior-based safety initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence employees and leadership at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between facilities.

Preferred

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• Experience working within multi-site manufacturing operations.

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Ability to interpret technical regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven ability to drive change.
• Experience using various software platforms for reporting, compliance tracking, and data analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify risks, and implement effective solutions.