EHSS&S Manager

Avantor; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 97,400 - 162,300; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an EHSS&S Manager to lead development and administration of programs ensuring compliance with environmental, occupational health and safety regulations. This full‑time role is based in Bakersfield, CA, overseeing a team of professionals and influencing short‑term operational results within the department.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years in leadership, and ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific field.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience;
• 5+ years leadership experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% (as needed).
• Strong leadership, organizational, decision‑making and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene analysis and best practices, and medical monitoring programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and appraise risk conditions which could produce occupational injuries or illnesses.
• Evaluate potential extent of injuries and classify workstations.
• Cooperate with employees' council or labor union on occupational health and safety.
• Ensure training for employees entering work areas.
• Implement strategies to minimize injuries and illnesses.
• Manage hazardous waste programs and ensure proper storage/transport per rules.
• Conduct and coordinate regulatory compliance audits and address findings.
• Develop contingency plans with local partners for emergencies.
• Work with HR and Legal to reduce workers' compensation costs.
• Complete incident investigations and site hazard assessments.
• Provide environmental, health and safety training.
• Collaborate with Facility Manager on security measures.
• Support sustainability initiatives with the Sustainability Manager.
• Lead the Process Safety Management Program.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Process Safety Management

Industrial hygiene knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Avantor is seeking an EHSS&S Manager to manage the development and administration of programs to ensure compliance with environmental, occupational health and safety regulations.

This role will be a full‑time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA office. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of entry/intermediate professionals or Supervisors with a focus on setting objectives, plans and tactics with direct impact on the immediate or short‑term operational results of the department!

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related scientific degree.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant work experience. 5+ years leadership experience.
• Additional Qualifications: Ability to travel up to 25% (as needed). Strong leadership, organizational, decision‑making and analytical skills. Working knowledge of industrial hygiene analysis and best practices as well as medical monitoring programs. Strong computer application skills and proficiency (Microsoft Office). Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of operational and technical issues and concepts, and an understanding of the associate EHS requirements. Knowledge of Process Safety Management programs and their implementation.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Identify and appraise risk conditions which could produce occupational injuries or illnesses.
• Evaluate potential extent of injuries resulting from accidents and classify particular workstations.
• Cooperate with employees' council or labor union in the field of occupational health and safety.
• Ensure training for employees entering work areas of the organization.
• Implement the strategies necessary to minimize the number of occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Manage hazardous waste programs and ensure that hazardous waste is stored and transported in accordance with applicable rules. Ensure that associates who handle hazardous waste are trained in accordance with applicable rules.
• Conduct and coordinate regulatory compliance audits, ensure the appropriate actions are taken to resolve audit findings, and implement programs to prevent future recurrence.
• Work with local business partners to establish contingency plans that address potential emergencies including hazardous materials spills, fires, evacuations, labor interruption and other potential business interruptions.
• Work closely with the Human Resources and Legal organizations to drive down workers' compensation claims costs and reduce Avantor's workers' compensation exposure.
• Complete incident investigation and analysis and perform site hazard assessments.
• Provide environmental, health and safety training.
• Partner with the Facility Manager and site leadership to implement physical security measures and manage security programs.
• Work with the Sustainability Manager to develop sustainability related initiatives including but not limited to the reduction of natural resource usage and the minimization of waste.
• Lead Process Safety Management Program.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre‑tax pay for this position is $97,400.00 - $162,300.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.