Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS INC; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatsworth Products Inc. (CPI) is seeking an experienced EH&S Manager to lead environmental, health and safety across four CPI sites.

You will manage three site Safety Coordinators, serve as CPI’s liaison with OSHA and regulatory agencies, and advance a proactive safety culture throughout the organization. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 8+ years of safety experience including leadership, and strong knowledge of OSHA and multi-site compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• 8+ years of safety experience, including 3+ in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and multi-site environmental compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, emergency planning and business continuity.
• Proficiency with EHS software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, health and safety across all CPI sites.
• Supervise three site Safety Coordinators and drive OSHA readiness.
• Develop and enforce safety policies, training and audits.
• Manage EHS budget, programs and monthly Safety Huddles.
• Coordinate with agencies and support environmental reporting.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

OSHA knowledge

Budgeting

Cross-site coordination

Training & development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Professional certification (CSP/CHMM/CIH) preferred

Tools

EHS management software

Microsoft Office

ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:Chatsworth Products (CPI) is an employee-owned manufacturer with four sites in California, Texas and North Carolina. The EH&S Manager leads environmental, health and safety across all sites, managing three site Safety Coordinators, serving as CPI’s primary contact with OSHA and environmental agencies, and building a proactive safety culture.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Team Leadership & Program ManagementSupervision: Leads and develops three site Safety Coordinators.Goals & Metrics: Sets annual proactive safety goals and reports progress at Quarterly Owners Meetings.Audits: Conducts regular safety audits at each site to ensure OSHA readiness and drive corrective action.Compliance Programs: Manages the corporate compliance calendar (required training, drills and inspections), safety recordkeeping and monthly Safety Huddles.Business Continuity: Maintains CPI’s disaster recovery and business continuity plan.Budget: Develops and manages the EHS operating budget for all four sites.Regulatory ComplianceHealth and Safety: Develops, updates and enforces written safety policies based on the risks and exposures at each facility, meeting Cal/OSHA (Title 8, IIPP), North Carolina DOL and Federal OSHA requirements.Agency Relations: Represents CPI during OSHA inspections and complaints, including abatement and informal conferences.Environmental: Manages permits, monitoring and reporting (stormwater, hazardous waste, wastewater, air and chemical inventory) with signatory authority; selects and directs outside consultants as needed.Sustainability: Supports greenhouse gas reporting, ISO 14001 adoption and product environmental declarations (REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, etc.).Risk & Insurance: Partners with HR on workers’ compensation; coordinates insurer loss-prevention visits and industrial hygiene surveys.Systems AdministrationEHS & Security Systems: Administers the EHS management software (incident reporting, audits, SDS, etc.), safety and site security access systems.Additional Functions:Serves as a company-wide EHS resource and promotes every employee-owner’s responsibility for safety.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsCore Competencies:Ethics, Values, Integrity & Trust - Adheres and acts in line with CPI core values.Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses high level of skill, knowledge and ability in assigned functional area.Interpersonal Skills - Uses diplomacy and tact. Uses collaborative skills.Action Oriented & Adaptability - Takes initiative; acts promptly; is proactive.Priority Setting, Planning & Organizing- Uses resources effectively and efficiently.Problem Solving & Creativity - Uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.Listening, Informing and Written Communications - Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information. Presents ideas and facts clearly and effectively.Timely & Quality Decision Making – Focuses on achieving results in an effective and timely manner.Building Effective Teams and Directing Others - Inspires and guides individuals toward common goal achievement. Establish clear directions.Technical Competencies:RequiredBachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related field.8+ years of safety experience, including 3+ in a supervisory or leadership role.Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance in multi-site manufacturing.Experience with budgeting, emergency planning and business continuity.Proficiency with EHS management software and Microsoft Office.PreferredSenior EHS leadership in a multi-site organization.Professional certification (CSP, ASP, CHMM or CIH).ISO 14001, emergency management (NIMS/ICS) or facility security experience.Fluency in Spanish.PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Office and manufacturing plant environment; PPE required on the production floor.Travel up to 40% between sites.Extended walking and standing during audits; stairs.Lift up to 50 lbs.Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000/year