Associate Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

The Wonderful Company LLC; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Advancement Opportunities

Focused Learning and Development

Empowering Mentorship Program

Job summary

A leading agricultural enterprise in California is seeking an Associate Manager for Environmental Health & Safety. This role is pivotal in supporting safety and environmental initiatives by developing and implementing EHS programs. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance, conducting audits, and delivering training to employees. Ideal candidates possess strong EHS experience, communication skills, and the ability to influence safety practices. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience, within a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, agriculture, or similar environments.
• Working knowledge of core EHS programs and regulations.
• Ability to provide field coaching and training.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of EHS programs and compliance.
• Conduct incident investigations and audits.
• Provide day-to-day EHS technical support at assigned sites.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enablon

Power BI

Job description

Associate Manager, Environmental Health & Safety|The Wonderful Company# Associate Manager, Environmental Health & SafetyThe Wonderful Company | Shafter, CA | Construction/project management | Associate | Full-time | Job ID: REF6740OShare* Email## Company DescriptionThe Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change.The Associate Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), supports The Wonderful Company’s commitment to world-class safety and environmental stewardship by assisting in developing, implementing, and continuously improving EHS programs and initiatives. This role partners with business units and differentiates functions to help protect employees' health and well-being, promote safe work practices, and support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.The Associate Manager, EHS provides technical guidance, coaching, and hands-on support to operations and leadership teams, helping to strengthen safety culture and improve EHS performance. Working under the direction of senior EHS leadership, this position contributes to program execution, data analysis, audits, training, and problem-solving efforts that drive learning and continuous improvement across the organization.## Job Description* Support the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs, policies, and procedures to protect employees and the environment and ensure regulatory and company standard compliance.* Provide day-to-day EHS technical support to assigned sites through regular field presence, coaching leaders and employees on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation.* Assist with incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and serious event learning activities by applying Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles; identifying system-level contributing factors; evaluating control effectiveness; and leading or supporting structured problem-solving efforts (e.g., Learning Teams, PDCAs) to develop and track sustainable corrective actions.* Participate in EHS audits, assessments, and inspections; document findings, support action planning, and follow up on corrective action closure to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.* Support Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) risk identification and reduction efforts, including hazard analysis, control verification, and evaluation of control quality.* Deliver and support EHS training, orientations, and refresher programs; reinforce expectations through field engagement and coaching.* Collect, analyze, and summarize EHS data and leading indicators to support reporting, dashboards, and leadership decision-making.* Support regulatory compliance activities, including recordkeeping, reporting, and coordination during inspections or agency interactions under senior EHS guidance.* Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, HR, and other partners to integrate EHS considerations into daily operations, projects, and change management activities.* Support contractor safety programs, including onboarding, field observations, and compliance with site-specific EHS requirements.## Qualifications**Required Qualifications:*** 3–6 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, or similar operational environments.* Working knowledge of core EHS programs (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Electrical Safety) and applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA).* Experience supporting inspections, incident investigations, audits, and corrective actions.* Ability to deliver EHS training and provide field coaching.* Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to influence across all levels.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.* Ability to meet physical demands, wear PPE, and travel up to 25%.* Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience with EHS management systems and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., ISO-based systems, HOP).* Experience using EHS reporting or BI tools (e.g., Enablon, Power BI).* Professional EHS certification (or progress toward one).* Experience in Agricultural and/or Food & Beverage environments.* Bilingual (English/Spanish).Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the world’s leading floral delivery service.The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.#LI-JB1EEO is the law -* **Career Advancement Opportunities:** Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.* **Focused Learning and Development:** Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.* **Empowering Mentorship Program:** Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.* **Continuous Improvement Training:** Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.* **Building a Healthy Society:**To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. 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