Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Judge Direct Placement; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement seeks an EHS Manager for a Fortune 100 client in Modesto, CA. You will serve as the site leader for all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability initiatives and partner with plant leadership to build a culture focused on employee well-being and environmental responsibility.

You will provide strategic direction to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local regulations, manage environmental programs, and drive continuous improvement through audits, training,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• CSP or other professional certification preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/local regulations.
• Experience developing EHS strategies that improve compliance and business results.
• Ability to lead change and drive accountability.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site leader for Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with plant leadership to strengthen a culture prioritizing wellbeing and environmental responsibility.
• Provide strategic direction to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company EHS standards.
• Oversee environmental programs including air permitting, wastewater management, and emissions reporting.
• Lead audits, inspections, and proactive improvement initiatives to mitigate workplace risks.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety and environmental training programs.
• Facilitate incident investigations and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs and use data to identify trends and reduce risk.
• Lead site safety committees and engage employees in EHS programs.
• Manage workers' compensation processes and return-to-work programs.
• Maintain and submit environmental reports, permits, records, and compliance documentation.
• Foster relationships with regulatory agencies and serve as primary contact during inspections.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigations

Training program development

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis & KPI tracking

Communication & presentation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS management systems

Job description

Judge Direct Placement is searching for an EHS Manager to join our Fortune 100 client in Modesto, CA area!

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the site leader for all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with plant leadership to strengthen a culture that prioritizes employee well-being, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic direction and technical expertise to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company EHS standards.
• Oversee environmental programs, including air permitting, wastewater management, waste reduction, emissions reporting, and regulatory agency interactions.
• Lead efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace risks through audits, inspections, and proactive improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver engaging training programs that build organizational awareness and accountability for safety and environmental performance.
• Facilitate incident investigations, determine root causes, and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor key performance indicators and leverage data to identify trends, improve performance, and reduce risk.
• Lead site safety committees and engage employees in programs that promote ownership and participation in EHS initiatives.
• Manage workers' compensation processes and support effective return-to-work programs.
• Ensure all environmental reports, permits, records, and compliance documentation are maintained and submitted accurately and timely.
• Foster strong relationships with regulatory agencies and serve as the primary point of contact during inspections and audits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• CSP certification or other relevant professional certification is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Experience developing EHS strategies that drive engagement, improve compliance, and deliver measurable business results.
• Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and create a culture of accountability.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both frontline employees and senior leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.