EHS Program Leader, Hazardous Materials & Industrial Safety

CelLink; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CelLink is seeking an EHS Program Leader for its California R&D/production site to elevate safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive measurable improvements. You will partner with operations and engineering to design safe, compliant processes that support high‑volume manufacturing.

You will chair the Safety Committee, lead incident investigations, manage permits and environmental programs, and deliver targeted EHS training across employees, contractors, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; mix of education and experience considered.
• Experience leading EHS programs in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT and state/local regulations; auditing experience.
• Experience drafting policies, reports, procedures, and training materials.
• Ability to train and influence across operations, engineering, and QA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the California site EHS program and chair the Safety Committee.
• Plan and perform inspections, risk reviews, and incident investigations.
• Maintain permits, certifications and ISO 14001/45001 systems; support audits.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Manage hazardous materials/waste handling and update regulatory plans.

Skills

OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations knowledge

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Auditing & compliance

Training material development

Cross-functional collaboration

Spanish language (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences / OSH / industrial hygiene

Certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA-30, HAZWOPER

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Are you ready to build a best‑in‑class EHS program?If you thrive at the intersection of people, process, and planet, this role is for you. As our EHS Program Leader for the California R&D/production site, you’ll partner with operations and engineering to design systems that meet regulatory obligations, minimize risk, and advance the business.Your missionElevate safety culture while delivering regulatory confidence and operational results.The challengeCould you turn audits into opportunities? Plan and execute inspections, assessments, and risk reviews that drive measurable improvements.Can you navigate complexity? Maintain permits and certifications; ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local/state rules.Will you lead by example? Chair the Safety Committee and empower employees to participate actively in EHS initiatives.Do you think systemically? Strengthen ISO 14001/45001 management systems and support internal/external audits.Are you data‑driven? Investigate incidents and near‑misses using fishbone and 5‑Whys; implement corrective and preventive actions.Can you make work safer, faster? Conduct JHA/JSA with production/engineering; implement controls and specify PPE.Will you protect our environment? Manage hazardous materials and waste, including reporting, handling, and Hazardous Materials Business Plan updates.Can you teach what you know? Deliver targeted EHS training to employees, contractors, and visitors.Will you scale impact? Share best practices across sites and collaborate with HQ to align companywide EHS strategies.Do you sweat the details? Support ISO‑related quality improvements and maintain orderly, compliant work areas.Will you close the loop? Review mandated permits periodically and update as needed.What you need to succeedEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in a relevant field (environmental sciences, OSH, industrial hygiene, etc.). A mix of education, certifications, and/or experience will be considered.Desired certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA‑30, HAZWOPER.3–5+ years in a comparable EHS role; high‑volume manufacturing exposure preferred.ISO 14001 & 45001 experience; Auditor or Lead Auditor preferred.CapabilitiesComprehensive knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT and applicable state/local regulations.Strong written and verbal communication; Spanish fluency is a plus.Proven experience drafting reports, policies, procedures, and training materials.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Where and how you’ll workWorking Conditions / HoursFull‑time, salaried‑exempt position. May require extended hours and occasional weekends to meet critical program milestones and customer requirements.Work Environment and Physical RequirementsMove fluidly between office and manufacturing environments.Spend time at a computer and other productivity tools while seated for extended periods.Frequently transition between desk and production areas to collaborate and execute tasks.Expect exposure to elevated noise, moving mechanical components, nuisance dust, and hazardous materials used in production.At times, work from stairs, ladders, platforms, or other elevated/awkward positions.PPE is provided and must be used as required.Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs independently; over 50 lbs with help.Preferred strengthsFamiliarity with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CertificationExperience with ISO 9001 systemsLeadership in Workplace Safety & EHS ManagementComfort measuring and improving LTIR (Lost Time Injury Rate)ISO 14001 certification experience