Senior EHS Leader, Space & Defense Manufacturing

Amro-A-Division-of-Karman-Space-; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager in Huntington Beach, CA to lead the site’s EHS strategy, partner with leadership, and strengthen safety and environmental programs while driving a proactive risk-reduction culture.

You will serve as the site SME, deliver training, oversee incident investigations and corrective actions, ensure Cal/OSHA compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on capital projects and process changes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, occupational health, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience supporting safety programs in manufacturing environments.
• Technical expertise in incident investigations and risk mitigation.
• Advanced knowledge of Cal/OSHA, DTSC, SCAQMD, and Water Board regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Leads site EHS strategy, ensuring safety and environmental programs support business objectives.
• Develops and continuously improves systems that reduce incidents, near misses, and environmental risks.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including Cal/OSHA and environmental requirements.
• Investigates incidents and near misses using root cause analysis methodologies.
• Oversees corrective and preventive action workflows and partners with leaders for long‑term solutions.
• Analyzes EHS data to identify trends and opportunities for proactive improvements.
• Coaches supervisors and managers on regulatory responsibilities and hazard identification.
• Designs and delivers training programs to support compliance and safety culture.
• Develops and standardizes Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) across departments.
• Supports capital projects to ensure EHS integration.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager in Huntington Beach, CA to lead the site’s EHS strategy, partner with leadership, and strengthen safety and environmental programs while driving a proactive risk-reduction culture.

You will serve as the site SME, deliver training, oversee incident investigations and corrective actions, ensure Cal/OSHA compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on capital projects and process changes.