Senior EHS Leader — Manufacturing Compliance (CA)

Rheem; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Oxnard, CA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead all site EHS programs, ensure full Cal/OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture in a manufacturing environment.

You will serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, audits and reporting; lead incident investigations and corrective actions; manage workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs; and partner with Operations to improve ergonomics and safe process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7 years of EHS experience, including leadership responsibility
• Manufacturing or industrial experience required

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site EHS programs in compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, SCAQMD/VCAPCD (air quality), DTSC (hazardous waste), and local regulations
• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, audits, inspections, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with key California programs, including: IIPP, Hazard Communication (Title 8), Heat Illness Prevention, Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding, Respiratory Protection (as applicable)
• Oversee environmental compliance programs, including: Hazardous waste management (Title 22), Stormwater (SWPPP) and wastewater compliance, Air permitting and emissions tracking
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions; ensure Cal/OSHA recordkeeping (Logs 300/301)
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs in alignment with California regulations
• Partner with operations to drive ergonomic improvements and safe process design
• Lead site emergency preparedness programs, including earthquake, fire, and hazardous material response
• Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics; lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver required training (e.g., IIPP, forklift, hazard communication) and promote employee engagement
• Maintain all required permits, certifications, and regulatory reporting (e.g., CUPA, Tier II, emissions)
• Manage EHS budgets, vendors, consultants, and contractors
• Supervise and develop any EHS or related support staff

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field

Job description

Rheem Oxnard, CA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead all site EHS programs, ensure full Cal/OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture in a manufacturing environment.

You will serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, audits and reporting; lead incident investigations and corrective actions; manage workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs; and partner with Operations to improve ergonomics and safe process