Senior EHS Leader — Drive Safety & Compliance Excellence

Lonza Group Ltd.; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability保险

Employee assistance programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza Vacaville is seeking a Senior EHS Manager to provide hands‑on leadership of a team of safety professionals. You will shape the site’s physical safety programs, translate regulations into practical controls, and protect personnel, assets, and operations.

This fully site‑based role requires strategic vision, multi‑year roadmaps, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, and external contractors to embed compliant safety into daily workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field.
• 8+ years in EHS with at least 3 years in a people‑leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA and local safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic vision for a proactive safety culture at the site.
• Lead multi‑year physical safety roadmaps, metrics, and strategic goals.
• Direct site‑wide safety programs to protect personnel, assets, and operations.
• Communicate performance indicators, risks, and resource needs to site leadership.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of safety professionals.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, Quality and external contractors to embed compliant safety programs.

Skills

People leadership

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical science / life science / engineering / occupational safety / environmental health & safety

Job description

Lonza Vacaville is seeking a Senior EHS Manager to provide hands‑on leadership of a team of safety professionals. You will shape the site’s physical safety programs, translate regulations into practical controls, and protect personnel, assets, and operations.

This fully site‑based role requires strategic vision, multi‑year roadmaps, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, and external contractors to embed compliant safety into daily workflows.