EH&S Manager

LeoForce; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Education reimbursement

Career growth

Relocation package

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an EH&S Manager for a large-scale, high-speed manufacturing facility in Downey, CA. You will lead environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on presence on the shop floor, and experience with ISO 18001/ISO 14001 audits. Relocation support is available for the right candidate; travel is discouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of EHS experience in large-scale manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 18001 and ISO 14001 audits.
• Strong background in environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting risk assessments in large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Experience in Food & Beverage manufacturing preferred; others may be considered.
• Experience with large-scale manufacturing electrical systems.
• Knowledge of DOT safety requirements.
• Workers' Compensation experience desired.
• CSP preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs for a large-scale manufacturing facility.
• Provide EHS subject matter expertise and leadership across the operation.
• Develop and improve Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Manage ISO 18001 and ISO 14001 programs and audits.
• Conduct and oversee workplace risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide environmental guidance to facility leadership and operations.
• Support safety programs involving large-scale manufacturing electrical systems.
• Oversee DOT safety requirements knowledge.
• Support and/or manage Workers' Compensation activities.
• Partner with employees and teams to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Build relationships with production, maintenance, operations, and leadership.
• Communicate EHS matters and recommendations to leadership.
• Deliver clear presentations to senior leadership.
• Ensure smooth transition from retiring incumbent.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influence without authority

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

DOT safety knowledge

Food & Beverage knowledge

CSP (certification)

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Safety & Environmental Mgmt Systems

Job description

Job Description

EH&S Manager

Downey,CA, US

Experience:

Mid Level

Salary:

$108,000 - $135,000 per year

Job Details

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Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead Environmental, Health & Safety programs for a large-scale, high-speed manufacturing facility.
• Provide EHS subject matter expertise and highly influential leadership across the operation.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Manage and support ISO 18001 and ISO 14001 programs and audits.
• Conduct and oversee workplace risk assessments in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide environmental and regulatory guidance to facility leadership and operations.
• Support safety programs involving large-scale manufacturing electrical systems.
• Oversee and maintain knowledge of DOT safety requirements.
• Support and/or manage Workers' Compensation activities.
• Partner directly with employees and operational teams on the manufacturing floor to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Build strong working relationships with production, maintenance, operations, and leadership teams.
• Communicate EHS matters, findings, risks, and recommendations to upper-level leadership.
• Prepare and deliver clear verbal and written presentations to senior leadership.
• Work alongside the retiring incumbent to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor's degree or other relevant education/credentials in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred; specific education requirement was not provided in the supplied materials.
• Minimum 5+ years of EHS experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment preferred based on the scope of the facility and requirements; the supplied information does not specify an exact minimum number of years.
• Experience with Safety and Environmental Management Systems, including ISO 18001 and ISO 14001 audits.
• Strong background in environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting risk assessments in large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Experience in Food & Beverage manufacturing preferred, while candidates from other large-scale, high-speed manufacturing environments such as paper, packaging, automotive/electric vehicle, or oil & gas may be considered.
• Experience with large-scale manufacturing electrical systems.
• Knowledge of DOT safety requirements.
• Workers' Compensation experience desired.
• CSP preferred, not required.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and influence employees and leadership without direct-report authority.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats and present to upper-level leadership.
• Willingness to maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor.

A bit about us:

Founded nearly 50 years ago and based in the Midwest, with operations across California, Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, we are a leading bottler and distributor of iconic beverage brands, manufacturing, packaging, selling, and delivering products to customers across a wide range of industries. Today, we operate across 10 states with a broad manufacturing and distribution footprint. We are committed to excellence, strong relationships, integrity, and putting our people and their safety first.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: PTO and paid holidays
• Education Support: Education reimbursement
• Career Growth: Training, development, and internal career opportunities
• Industry-Leading Environment: Join a large-scale manufacturing operation supporting iconic beverage brands
• Impact: Play a highly influential EHS leadership role at a 650K sq. ft., 40-acre, ISO-certified manufacturing facility
• Work-Life Balance: No travel; onsite Monday–Friday with a 7:00 AM start
• Relocation Support: Relocation/sign-on package available for the right candidate

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