Job Description
Summary: Our client is a leader in the bakery and snack industry with over 140 years of history. They are seeking an EH&S Manager to lead a dynamic and growing plant! This role plays a key part in fostering a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace by leading environmental, health, and safety programs across manufacturing and office facilities. The EH&S Manager will partner cross-functionally to proactively manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, support emergency preparedness, and oversee environmental and workers’ compensation programs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and oversee all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs and policies across assigned locations, partnering with other sites to share best practices.
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Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices for all facilities.
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Coordinate and lead emergency preparedness and response plans across both plants.
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Manage workplace incidents, investigations, audits, reporting, and corrective actions.
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Maintain training and safety documentation and records.
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Lead the Emergency Response Team in alignment with company policies.
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Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.) and workers’ compensation carriers, supporting compliance and legal matters as needed.
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Develop, manage, and support regulatory compliance programs.
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Coach, mentor, and develop EHS team members and subordinate roles.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university or equivalent
- 5-10 years’ experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 5 years of EHS experience at a manager level
- Cal/OSHA (California Division of Occupational Safety and Health) experience
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker
- Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office including Excel and Word) are essential.
Salary range: $110,000 – $130,000, bonus opportunity, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, life insurance, paid time off and company holidays provided. *This compensation range reflects the company’s expectations for this position at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, alignment with role responsibilities, education, demonstrated skills, and performance during the interview process.