EHS Manager

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 151,100 - 166,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental care

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

PPG in Sylmar, California, is seeking an EHS Manager to lead Environmental Health and Safety programs for the Aerospace Transparencies business.

You will develop and implement EHS management systems, drive incident investigations, and partner with site leadership to sustain a strong safety culture.

The role requires regulatory knowledge, a minimum of 5+ years in manufacturing, and a strong leadership style, with potential for an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Safety Sciences, Occupational Health, Environmental Management or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing EHS experience.
• GSP or CSP designation is a plus.
• Proven leadership balancing strategic initiatives with daily operations.
• Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across the organization.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Guide site management in EHS goals to drive continuous improvement.
• Engage on the production floor to promote a One PPG EHS culture.
• Coordinate incident management and lead root cause analyses.
• Advise on EHS regulations and prepare regulatory reports.
• Lead safety initiatives including JSA, risk assessments, and MOC.
• Conduct environmental, health, and safety program reviews and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or related

Job description

Step into a pivotal leadership role at the intersection of innovation and safety as an EHS Manager supporting PPG’s Aerospace Transparencies business line in Sylmar, California. In one of the most dynamic and rapidly advancing segments of the aerospace industry, you’ll help protect the people and processes behind cutting‑edge aircraft transparencies used around the world.

Located in sunny Southern California, this opportunity combines meaningful, high‑impact work with the lifestyle benefits of a region known for its energy, diversity, and year‑round appeal. At PPG—a global leader recognized for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee development—you’ll find a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment that truly makes it a great place to grow your career while shaping a safer future.

As an Environmental Health and Safety Manager, you will provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of workplace EHS programs, and help lead and maintain compliance, supporting day‑to‑day operations, and ensuring the implementation of PPG’s EHS Management System. You will supervise EHS program deployment in a mid‑sized, high‑end manufacturing environment and support PPG’s Aerospace business. Areas of expertise for this position include knowledge of EHS management systems, risk management, OSHA and EPA compliance, and the ability to develop improvements in procedures, training and infrastructure.

You will report to the Regional EHS Director and drive best practices to sustain PPG’s EHS mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to site management in the development of EHS goals that drive continuous improvement.
• Dedicate time on the production floor engaging (communicating, influencing, collaborating) with employees, supervisors and management to support a “One PPG” EHS culture.
• Coordinate the incident management program, investigate EHS incidents and support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide technical advice on EHS regulations, ensure compliance with state, local and federal regulations; prepare regulatory reports and develop solutions to a variety of safety, industrial hygiene and environmental issues.
• Drive key safety initiatives including job safety analysis, site safety risk assessments, risk mitigation, and Management of Change.
• Conduct critical industrial hygiene and occupational health tasks such as air monitoring, noise monitoring, ventilation assessments, and personal protective equipment (PPE) programs.
• Lead or participate in various safety teams and committees; conduct monthly EHS trainings; serve on the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Conduct comprehensive reviews and self‑audits of environmental, health, and safety programs to assure compliance with PPG standards and regulatory requirements; recommend strategies to achieve improvements in EHS key performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Safety Sciences, Occupational Health, Environmental Management or related discipline.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience, preferably in manufacturing or related industries.
• Professional designation as Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) a plus.
• Demonstrated hands‑on leadership style with the ability to effectively balance strategic initiatives and daily operational support.
• Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, risk management principles, and EHS management systems.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills with the ability to engage employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to drive change, think creatively, provide innovative solutions, and foster a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $151,100-166,300 with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, Family Leave and other voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

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