Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Jobot; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive benefits

401K with match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for a PE-backed leading protein manufacturer in California. You will lead EHS programs, ensure OSHA/EPA/Cal/OSHA compliance, and partner with operations to reduce risk and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in food manufacturing, a bachelor’s in EHS or related field, and CSP/ASP/CHMM certifications preferred. Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS leadership in food manufacturing or related.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Experience leading safety culture transformation.
• CSP, ASP, CHMM, or related certifications preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training initiatives for the facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and injury prevention programs.
• Develop and maintain safety metrics, KPIs, and reporting for leadership.
• Conduct facility audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and behavioral safety observations.
• Oversee workers' compensation, return-to-work programs, and safety recordkeeping.
• Lead environmental compliance programs, including waste management, stormwater, air quality, and hazardous materials requirements.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Drive employee engagement through safety committees, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage regulatory inspections and maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Support capital projects and facility expansions by ensuring EHS requirements are integrated into project planning and execution.

Skills

EHS leadership

Safety culture

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Job description

EHS Manager - PE-backed Leading protein manufacturer

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established and growing food manufacturing organization with more than 70 years of success serving retail and foodservice customers throughout the Western United States. Founded as a family-owned operation, the company has evolved into a leading provider of fresh and value-added protein products, including poultry, beef, pork, and prepared food solutions. Our commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and customer service has fueled consistent growth, strategic expansion, and ongoing investments in our people, facilities, and technology. We are proud to maintain a culture built on accountability, continuous improvement, integrity, and operational excellence

Why join us?

• Exciting Bonus Incentives
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Incredible growth options with 4 locations
• 401K with Match
• Excellent Culture
• Incredible Growth Options
• Stable work environment - 70+ years with more growth ahead!

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and drive all environmental, health, and safety initiatives across a fast-paced food manufacturing operation. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives on the manufacturing floor, has experience in food production environments, and can effectively partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to reduce risk, improve compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training initiatives for the facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and injury prevention programs.
• Develop and maintain safety metrics, KPIs, and reporting for leadership.
• Conduct facility audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and behavioral safety observations.
• Oversee workers' compensation, return-to-work programs, and safety recordkeeping.
• Lead environmental compliance programs, including waste management, stormwater, air quality, and hazardous materials requirements.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Drive employee engagement through safety committees, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage regulatory inspections and maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Support capital projects and facility expansions by ensuring EHS requirements are integrated into project planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience within food manufacturing, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, workers' compensation, and environmental regulations.
• Experience leading safety culture transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven success conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• CSP, ASP, CHMM, or related certifications are highly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Join a financially stable and growing organization with decades of industry leadership.
• Significant investment in facilities, automation, and future growth initiatives.
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on employee safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement.
• Long-term career growth potential within a rapidly expanding business.

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