EHS Manager, Defense Tech — Fast‑Growth Safety Leader

Chaos, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead the company’s EHS programs across manufacturing, laboratory, test, warehouse, and office settings.

You will be a hands-on leader, developing policies, conducting inspections, delivering training, and partnering with engineering and operations to solve complex safety challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing/defense contexts.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-directed and able to build programs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and scale EHS programs across manufacturing, lab, testing, warehouse, and office environments.
• Develop EHS policies, procedures, training, metrics, and reporting systems.
• Own and administer core safety programs (Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, Hazard Communication, etc.).
• Conduct inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations; drive corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses with corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Supply Chain to integrate safety into operations.
• Manage environmental compliance activities, permits, and waste management processes.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and employee engagement initiatives.
• Serve as primary EHS expert and interface with regulators, auditors, customers.

Skills

Occupational safety

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Self-directed

Onsite work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Job description

CHAOS Industries is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead the company’s EHS programs across manufacturing, laboratory, test, warehouse, and office settings.

You will be a hands-on leader, developing policies, conducting inspections, delivering training, and partnering with engineering and operations to solve complex safety challenges in a fast-paced environment.