EHS Manager

Michael Page; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MPI seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager for a large manufacturing operation. You will lead all EHS programs, ensure OSHA/Cal-OSHA and environmental regulatory compliance, and partner with HR to drive safety training and culture.

You will conduct inspections, manage incidents, and drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities with a visible impact on safety and operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of EHS leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/Cal-OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Experience building safety culture and driving behavior-based initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site Environmental, Health & Safety programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal-OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Partner with HR to support employee safety training and compliance efforts.
• Conduct facility inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs.
• Manage hazardous waste, environmental compliance, and permitting activities.
• Develop emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Track and report EHS metrics, KPIs, and compliance performance.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Serve as primary contact during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Promote a proactive, employee-engaged safety culture.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

OSHA Compliance

Incident Investigation

Environmental Permitting

Safety Training

Audits & Inspections

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS / Safety Management / Environmental Science

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives across a large manufacturing operation. This individual will play a key role in strengthening safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and partnering with leaders across operations, HR, quality, and maintenance to ensure a safe and compliant workplace

Our client is a well-established, family-owned manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for product quality, stability, and long-term growth. The company offers a collaborative culture, leadership that is open to new ideas, and the opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing operation.

Description

• Lead all site Environmental, Health & Safety programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal-OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Partner closely with HR to support employee safety training and compliance efforts.
• Conduct facility inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs.
• Manage hazardous waste, environmental compliance, and permitting activities.
• Develop emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Track and report EHS metrics, KPIs, and compliance performance.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Promote a proactive, employee-engaged safety culture throughout the organization.
• 1 direct report
• Support multiple facilities and collaborate with local and corporate stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that improve safety performance and operational effectiveness

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants

Profile

A successful EHS Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in EHS, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of EHS leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal-OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Experience building safety culture and driving behavior-based safety initiatives.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across operations, HR, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams.
• Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a hands-on, accountable leadership style.
• CSP or other professional safety certifications are a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Job Offer

• Annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 2 weeks of vacation, 10 paid holidays, and 5 sick days annually and 1 additional holiday day!