Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Lee Kum Kee; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan through Princip

Two Weeks Vacation

Ten Paid Holidays

Five Sick Days

Birthday Time Off

Job summary

Lee Kum Kee is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across the company. You will ensure OSHA/Cal-OSHA/EPA and local regulatory compliance, drive a proactive safety culture, manage environmental programs, and provide EHS support to local and out-of-state facilities.

The role includes managing hazardous waste programs, coordinating permits, conducting industrial hygiene studies, and supporting FDA

Qualifications

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive occupational health & safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain IIPP and ensure Cal-OSHA and OSHA alignment.
• Lead daily safety oversight and supervise PPE and equipment safeguards.
• Certify employees on forklifts, aerial lifts, fall protection, and confined space entry.
• Provide guidance to employees and leaders on safety initiatives and corrective actions.
• Serve as primary facility representative during safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs across the site.
• Maintain regulatory compliance documentation and required programs (IIPP, permits).
• Lead daily safety oversight including PPE, safeguarding equipment, and safe work practices.
• Certify staff on forklift, aerial lift, fall protection, and confined space entry.
• Conduct training sessions and ensure competency-based EHS training framework.
• Lead incident investigations with root-cause analysis and timely corrective actions.

Skills

EHS Programs

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Training

Incident Investigation

Forklift Certification

Job description

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BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
• Two (2) Weeks Vacation
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Five (5) Sick Days
• Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off
• …And More!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across the company. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, Cal‑OSHA, EPA, and local regulations; drives a proactive safety culture; manages environmental compliance programs; and provides EHS support to both the local site and out‑of‑state facilities.

Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive occupational health & safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain the Illness, Injury, and Prevention Program (IIPP) and ensure alignment with Cal‑OSHA and OSHA requirements.
• Lead daily safety oversight, including monitoring PPE use, equipment safeguards, and safe work practices.
• Certify employees on forklifts, aerial lifts, fall protection, and confined space entry.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to employees and leaders on safety initiatives and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary facility representative during safety‑related regulatory inspections.

Environmental Compliance

• Maintain hazardous waste and universal waste programs, including manifests, records, and proper storage practices.
• Identify required environmental permits and coordinate with internal teams or external consultants to maintain compliance (hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions, spill prevention).
• Develop and maintain environmental documentation, including written programs, SOPs, and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene studies (noise monitoring, gas detection, hearing tests) and implement corrective actions.
• Support Food Defense, plant security, and environmental components of FDA self‑assessments.

Training & Competency

• Deliver safety orientation for all new hires, temporary workers, and contractors.
• Develop and conduct EHS training for production, warehouse, laboratory, and office personnel.
• Maintain and update training modules to ensure regulatory compliance and operational relevance.
• Build and manage a competency‑based EHS training framework, including job‑specific training and certification programs.
• Conduct monthly safety training sessions and ensure documentation accuracy.

Audits, Inspections & Investigations

• Conduct routine EHS audits to ensure compliance with regulations, internal standards, and company policies.
• Perform daily facility inspections (exits, fire extinguishers, lighting, first aid stations, machinery, PPE, job assessments).
• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis (RCA), and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Conduct FDA Self‑Assessment checklists and report findings to Technical Services.::