EHS Specialist II

ManpowerGroup Global Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an EHS Specialist II to support manufacturing, distribution, and laboratory operations with a safety-first mindset. You will play a key role in program development, training, and day-to-day compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 3 years of safety experience, with knowledge of Cal/OSHA and EPA regulations; you will work independently and with teams to drive continuous improvement and lead audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (safety, environmental, engineering, chemistry or biology).
• 3+ years of experience in occupational and environmental safety and health.
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA and EPA requirements; familiarity with state and local reporting.

Responsibilities

• Create and update EHS programs, procedures, and training for day-to-day compliance.
• Manage environmental programs (storm water, air quality, chemical storage, hazardous waste).
• Investigate accidents, develop corrective actions, and track closures with supervision.
• Author and maintain SDS using WERCS Studio SDS Authoring software.
• Lead onsite safety teams and participate in regulatory audits and responses.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Accident investigation

Training delivery

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

WERCS Studio SDS Authoring

Regulatory reporting software

Job description

Our client, a leading life sciences and manufacturing organization, is seeking an EHS Specialist II to join their team. As an EHS Specialist II, you will be part of the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) function supporting manufacturing, distribution, and laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and collaboratively.

Job Title: EHS Specialist II

Location: Irvine, CA

Pay Range: $41.63 - $57.30 per hour

What's the Job?

• Create and update EHS programs, procedures, and training to support day-to-day compliance and continuous improvement.

• Manage environmental programs of modest complexity, including storm water, air quality, chemical storage, and hazardous waste.

• Investigate accidents, develop corrective actions, document outcomes, and track actions to closure in partnership with department supervisors.

• Author and maintain Bio-Rad product Safety Data Sheets using WERCS Studio SDS Authoring software.

• Lead onsite safety teams, including emergency response and safety committee activities, and participate in regulatory audits and response coordination.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, including occupational safety and health, environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or biology.
• 3+ years of work experience in occupational and environmental safety and health.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Cal/OSHA and EPA.
• Experience with state, county, and local regulatory requirements and reporting is a plus, including California Environmental Reporting System, Stormwater Pollution Prevention, California Air Resources Board, and South Coast Air Quality Management District.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver group training; strong organization and the ability to work with minimal supervision once proficient.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to support EHS programs that protect people, products, and the environment across manufacturing, distribution, and laboratory operations.
• Hands-on role with a mix of office-based work and onsite activities such as inspections, drills, and in-person training.
• Chance to collaborate closely with department supervisors and contribute to corrective actions that drive measurable closure.
• Exposure to regulatory audits and the coordination of responses to strengthen compliance readiness.
• Motivating, team-based environment where safety leadership and clear communication make a real difference.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

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