EHS Manager — Manufacturing Safety & Compliance Leader

Jobot; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & Holidays

Education reimbursement

Health screenings

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced EHS leader to lead and manage employee health, safety, and environmental programs at our Downey, CA facility. You will partner with facility leadership to build EHS capabilities and drive compliance across OSHA, EPA, DOT, and RCRA standards.

The role emphasizes reducing injuries, conducting audits, training, incident response, and data-driven improvement, with travel up to 50% and a strong emphasis on safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or related field required with 6+ years of EHS experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in safety, environmental compliance, and/or risk management.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and RCRA regulations.
• Proven ability to conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Experience developing and delivering EHS training programs.
• Strong analytical skills utilizing EHS metrics and dashboards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employee health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Partner with facility leadership to build EHS capabilities and drive compliance initiatives.
• Implement programs aimed at reducing workplace injuries and vehicle collisions.
• Conduct EHS inspections, audits, and effectiveness evaluations.
• Serve as the facility EHS subject matter expert on regulatory requirements.
• Identify improvement opportunities and deploy best practices.
• Manage compliance programs involving: Ergonomics, Asbestos, Ammonia, Wastewater, Stormwater, Hazardous materials.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and RCRA requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans.
• Assist with corrective action plans and facility gap assessments.
• Participate in Workers' Compensation claim reviews.
• Analyze EHS metrics and maintain scorecards, dashboards, and databases.
• Coordinate permit applications and responses with regulatory agencies.
• Develop emergency preparedness programs and response teams.
• Deliver EHS awareness and compliance training to employees.
• Participate in crisis management activities during significant incidents.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audit & inspections

Data analysis

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 9+ years of EHS experience

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 18001

Regulatory databases

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced EHS leader to lead and manage employee health, safety, and environmental programs at our Downey, CA facility. You will partner with facility leadership to build EHS capabilities and drive compliance across OSHA, EPA, DOT, and RCRA standards.

The role emphasizes reducing injuries, conducting audits, training, incident response, and data-driven improvement, with travel up to 50% and a strong emphasis on safety culture.