EHSS Operations Leader: Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

QuantumScape; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU/ Equity package

Health care plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Other benefits

Job summary

QuantumScape is seeking a hands-on senior EHSS manager to lead the EHSS team and ensure day-to-day compliance, safety, and sustainability across our R&D and manufacturing operations. You’ll drive regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, and incident investigations while shaping future planning and site safety culture.

The role requires a BS in chemistry or engineering and 7–10 years of EHS experience, with strong communication, project management, and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• BS in chemistry or engineering field.
• 7–10 years of EHS experience.
• Strong environmental experience including hazardous materials and waste management, air emissions, wastewater, and sustainability.
• Excellent written and verbal cross-functional communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Strong people skills as the position will be required to influence people.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of EHSS professionals to develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.
• Manage all aspects of environmental programs including permit requirements.
• Oversee chemical storage and handling; serve as a technical resource evaluating chemical hazards.
• Ensure waste and recyclable materials are properly managed.
• Interface with regulators.
• Manage TSCA compliance for all chemicals.
• Assist in pollution prevention activities.
• Complete audits, IH sampling, ergonomic assessments, document actions and follow through to completion.
• Ensure incidents are investigated and proper follow-up actions are completed.
• Perform risk assessments and job hazard analyses.
• Manage safety and environmental/sustainability metrics.
• Provide input in equipment design and installation projects in EHS; ensure safety during construction.
• Lead site EHSS committees and interface with regulatory personnel.
• Serve as primary incident response contact and lead Emergency Response Team.
• Evaluate proposed EHSS regulations for applicability and impact.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Hazardous materials handling

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Safety investigations

Education

BS in chemistry or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

QuantumScape is seeking a hands-on senior EHSS manager to lead the EHSS team and ensure day-to-day compliance, safety, and sustainability across our R&D and manufacturing operations. You’ll drive regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, and incident investigations while shaping future planning and site safety culture.

The role requires a BS in chemistry or engineering and 7–10 years of EHS experience, with strong communication, project management, and data analysis skills.