EHS Manager

Rosser Executive Search; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosser Executive Search is seeking an EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives at a manufacturing facility in Corona, CA. This is a hands-on, individual contributor leadership role with full ownership of EHS at the site and support from corporate EHS leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical EHS knowledge, a proactive approach to workplace safety, and the ability to independently lead safety and environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish required (written and verbal).
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental permitting, and hazardous waste regulations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels and influence safe behaviors.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• EHS certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, or similar credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all EHS activities for the facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage environmental compliance requirements, permitting, regulatory reporting, and related activities.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, training, and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, hazard assessments, and job hazard analyses.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA records and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene activities, including hearing and fit testing.
• Lead safety meetings and EHS training sessions.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and corporate EHS to identify risks and implement improvements.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Strong communication skills

Independent work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

EHS certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM or similar

Job description

We are seeking an EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives at a manufacturing facility in Corona, CA.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor leadership role with full ownership of EHS at the facility and support from corporate EHS leadership. The position reports directly to the Site Leader, with a dotted-line relationship to the Corporate EHS Director.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical EHS knowledge, a proactive approach to workplace safety, and the ability to independently lead safety and environmental initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all environmental, health, and safety activities for the facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage environmental compliance requirements, permitting, regulatory reporting, and related activities.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, training, and consistent enforcement of safety procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, hazard assessments, and job hazard analyses.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
• Maintain OSHA records, safety documentation, and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene activities, including hearing testing and respiratory fit testing.
• Lead safety meetings, employee training, and facility EHS assessments.
• Partner with plant leadership and corporate EHS to identify risks, implement improvements, and maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety requirements, environmental permitting, and hazardous waste regulations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels and influence safe workplace behaviors.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• EHS certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, or similar credentials are a plus.

Additional Information

This is a highly visible, hands-on position, with approximately 60% of time spent on the manufacturing floor and 40% on administrative and compliance responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly with production employees, addressing safety concerns, and taking ownership of EHS initiatives while collaborating with facility and corporate leadership.