Senior EHS Leader, Manufacturing & Compliance

Hunter Industries; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site wellness center

Career development opportunities

Profit-sharing bonus

Volunteer rewards

Job summary

Hunter Industries is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to protect employees, customers, and assets. The role leads regulatory compliance across Local, State, and Federal levels, conducts risk assessments, and drives continuous improvement in site safety programs.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years in EHS, familiarity with Cal-OSHA/EPA standards, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and related state and federal laws, including APCD, EPA, and Cal-OSHA required.
• Experience leading safety programs and incident investigations across manufacturing environments.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, audits, and training to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with regulatory agencies and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads compliance with Local, State, and Federal EHS regulations and standards, liaises with agencies, and ensures timely regulatory reporting.
• Conducts risk assessments, industrial hygiene surveys, and audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitates safety meetings, communicates programs, tracks trends, and engages employees in safety initiatives.
• Develops and maintains site-specific EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training materials.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Ergonomics evaluation

English communication

Emergency response

Regulatory liaison with agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CSP or CIH certification

HAZWOPER certification

CPR/First-Aid with AED

Tools

MSDSOnline

VelocityEHS

Aha

MS Office

Job description

About This Role

The

About This Role

The Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist protects employees, customers, visitors, property, and assets from injury or loss. Ensures compliance with pertinent regulations and the Global EHS Policy.

Essential Functions

• Leads and supports compliance efforts related to Local, State, and Federal Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and standards. Acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies, submits required regulatory reports in a timely manner, and ensures ongoing compliance with permits and applicable regulations.
• Conducts site and machine risk assessments, job hazard analyses, industrial hygiene surveys, and compliance audits to identify hazards, evaluate risk exposure, and recommend corrective actions for manufacturing equipment, processes, and operational activities.
• Facilitates safety representative meetings across all shifts to communicate Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives, review trends, discuss concerns, and promote employee engagement in safety programs.
• Develops, implements, updates, and maintains site-specific Environmental, Health & Safety programs, policies, procedures, and training materials to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists with Workers’ Compensation claims administration and provides all necessary documentation for investigations and claim management. Coordinates communication between the third-party administrator, medical providers, supervisors, and employees regarding return-to-work plans and work restrictions.
• Responds to emergencies, injuries, workplace violence incidents, spills, etc. Performs post-incident and hazard investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce future risk.
• Ensures the safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste materials. Defines HAZWOPER activities, coordinates required training, maintains chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and ensures appropriate supplies and equipment are available.
• Reviews Lockout/Tagout procedures annually and conducts periodic audits to verify procedures are accurate, effective, and consistently followed throughout operations.
• Conducts routine safety inspections of manufacturing, warehouse, tooling, maintenance, and office areas to identify unsafe conditions, ensure compliance, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Maintains OSHA logs, inspection records, training records, and other Environmental, Health & Safety documentation required for regulatory compliance and internal reporting through our EHS Data Management System.
• Tracks, manages, and maintains site-specific Environmental, Health & Safety projects and action items through our project management system to ensure timely completion
• Partners with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Facilities teams to support safe equipment installations, process changes, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assists with contractor safety activities including onboarding requirements, documentation review, and monitoring compliance with site safety expectations.
• Supports environmental compliance activities including stormwater inspections, hazardous waste management, and environmental reporting requirements.
  
  

Education/Training Required And Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred.
• HAZMAT AND HAZWOPER certifications preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First-Aid certifications. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification preferred.
  
  

Experience Required And Preferred

• Minimum five years of experience working in the Environmental Health and Safety field, preferably in Manufacturing.
  
  

What You Bring

• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and related state and federal laws, as well as experience in interacting with regulatory agencies required. Experience working with state and federal regulations relating to Air Pollution Control District (APCD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) required.
• Knowledge and experience working with the principles of accident prevention and safety required.
• Experience in ergonomics and performing ergonomic evaluations required.
• Ability to lead a team, influence without authority and display effective project management skills required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required. Experience with MSDSOnline, VelocityEHS and Aha preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and prioritization skills required.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations and operate various office equipment required.
• Ability to self-initiate activities and work within timelines required. Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing organizational needs. Ability to work with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of employee training required.
• Ability to make sound judgments and respond to emergency situations in a calm manner required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with members across the organization required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support Environmental Health and Safety needs at additional office locations preferred. Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport.
• Forklift driving experience preferred.
• Ability to speak and write in Spanish preferred.
  
  

What We Offer

• Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!
• Beautiful 20 acre park like campus with creek and walking trails
• On site wellness center with personal training, fitness classes and massage
• FUN company events!
• Company donation matching and volunteer rewards
• Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus
  
  

Follow us on LinkedIn, check out our rave reviews on Glassdoor, and learn more about our company culture on our career site: http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers

Hunter is a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 4,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings.

Hunter Industries and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

The salary for this opportunity ranges from $87,000 to $100,000

The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location.