EH&S Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Education reimbursement

Training and development

Relocation/sign-on package

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced EH&S Manager for a large Downey, CA manufacturing facility. You will lead environmental, health and safety programs, ensure compliance with ISO 18001 and ISO 14001, and drive risk reduction on the factory floor.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, collaboration with operations, and hands-on leadership on-site with no travel. A Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field and 5+ years of manufacturing EHS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in large-scale manufacturing (preferred).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs for a large-scale, high-speed manufacturing facility.
• Provide EHS expertise and influential leadership across operations.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Manage ISO 18001 and ISO 14001 programs and audits.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide environmental guidance to facility leadership and operations.
• Support safety programs involving large-scale electrical systems.
• Communicate EHS findings to senior leadership.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field

Tools

ISO 18001

ISO 14001

OSHA regulations

Job description

EH&S Manager

$108000 - $135000 per year | Downey, CA | On-site | Permanent

EH&S Manager | Lead Safety & Environmental Compliance at a 650K Sq. Ft. Manufacturing Facility | $108K-$135.6K + 20% Bonus

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

Job Details

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.

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