Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Oakdale, CA
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the EHS Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, and safety programs that promote a safe workplace, regulatory compliance, and sustainable operations. This individual will serve as the site's subject matter expert for EHS matters and help foster a proactive, safety-first culture across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all site environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives.
- Manage environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, wastewater, waste management, permitting, and regulatory reporting.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
- Develop and deliver safety and environmental training programs for managers and employees.
- Conduct facility inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Support incident investigations and prepare required regulatory reports.
- Manage workers' compensation processes and assist with return-to-work programs.
- Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to strengthen the site's safety culture.
- Serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections and environmental audits.
- Analyze safety and environmental performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of EHS leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably food and beverage manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state regulatory requirements.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, incident investigations, and compliance reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence safety culture at all levels of the organization.
- Strong communication, training, and project management skills.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
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