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Environmental Health and Safety Manager
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What they do
An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for managing a coordinated and systematic approach to managing the environmental impact of an organization on the surrounding area. Will ensure that the organization has a systematic approach to complying with environmental regulations, such as managing waste or air emissions. Other responsibilities may include finding ways to reduce the organization's carbon footprint.
$103,322 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Has 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, facilities, maintenance, or EH&S roles
- Has prior leadership or supervisory experience in maintenance or operations
- Understands OSHA/Cal OSHA regulations and safety management systems
- Has experience leading incident investigations, audits, and corrective actions
- Demonstrates strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Is proficient in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office
- Has a technical background in mechanical, electrical, or facilities maintenance (preferred)
- Holds EH&S or maintenance certifications such as OSHA 30, CSP, ASP, CHST, or CMRP (preferred)
- Has experience managing contractors and capital improvement projects (preferred)
- Is familiar with EHS metrics, safety audits, and corporate reporting structures (preferred) What you'll do
- Lead and improve EH&S programs to ensure regulatory compliance and workplace safety
- Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions
- Maintain OSHA logs, safety documentation, training records, and compliance reporting
- Perform risk assessments, JSAs, and ergonomic evaluations
- Coordinate employee safety training, onboarding, and contractor safety programs
- Support site audits, inspections, and leadership safety reviews
- Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and safety initiatives
- Supervise daily facilities and maintenance operations across building systems and utilities
- Lead preventive maintenance planning and execution to improve equipment reliability
- Manage maintenance scheduling, work orders, and operational priorities
- Coordinate contractors and vendors to ensure safe and compliant project execution
- Support equipment installations, capital projects, and facility upgrades
- Maintain facility standards related to infrastructure, housekeeping, and utilities
- Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams on process improvement initiatives
- Manage spare parts, maintenance tools, and supply inventory
- Train, coach, and develop maintenance and facilities personnel
- Track and report KPIs related to safety, uptime, maintenance costs, and compliance