EHS Compliance Manager - ISO 14001/45001 & Safety Lead

Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Manager — ISO 14001/45001 Focus; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Manager to own program design and execution at a California R&D/production facility. You will partner with operations and engineering to ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and build a proactive culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

You will create and continuously improve site EHS programs, own compliance with OSHA/EPA/DOT and local regulations, and drive ISO 14001/45001 conformance while supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in environmental sciences, OSH, industrial hygiene, or equivalent.
• CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA-30, HAZWOPER certifications preferred.
• 3–5+ years in EHS roles; high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong ISO 14001 & 45001 background; Auditor/Lead Auditor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and continuously improve site EHS programs, procedures, and documentation.
• Own compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local regulations; maintain permits and certifications.
• Run routine audits, inspections, and risk assessments; implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Administer hazardous materials and waste programs, reporting, handling, and HM Plan updates.
• Drive ISO 14001/45001 conformance and support internal/external audit activities.
• Chair the Safety Committee and amplify employee engagement in EHS initiatives.
• Deliver training to employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Investigate incidents/near-misses using root-cause tools (fishbone, 5-Whys) and close out actions.
• Conduct JHAs/JSAs with production/engineering; implement controls and PPE.
• Select, manage, and train on PPE; verify availability and compliance.
• Contribute to ISO-aligned quality improvements and keep work areas compliant.
• Share best practices across sites and HQ on EHS strategy.
• Review and update mandated permits on a defined cadence.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

OSHA/EPA/DOT knowledge

Communication skills

Report writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Sciences/OSH/Industrial Hygiene

CSP/CIH/CHMM/OSHA-30/HAZWOPER certifications

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Manager to own program design and execution at a California R&D/production facility. You will partner with operations and engineering to ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and build a proactive culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

You will create and continuously improve site EHS programs, own compliance with OSHA/EPA/DOT and local regulations, and drive ISO 14001/45001 conformance while supporting audits.