{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c987e5ea836cd0e14d67c8cb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c987e5ea836cd0e14d67c8cb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c987e5ea836cd0e14d67c8cb","title":"EHS Manager","description":"Brief Description Leads the site Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) program within a California-based plastics manufacturing operation to create a safe, healthy, and injury-free work environment while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Develops, implements, and sustains site EHS systems, training, audits, environmental compliance programs, and performance management routines. Partners with site leadership and cross-functional teams to reduce risk, investigate incidents, drive corrective actions, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, environmental performance, and operational excellence.\r\nProvide leadership for all implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of Sabert's environmental, health, safety, and sustainability policies and processes. Plan, direct, and implement new corporate policies, procedures, and standards at the site.\r\nDevelop and manage EHS programs so that employees remain injury-free and maintain a high degree of awareness, accountability, and ownership regarding safety, health, and environmental matters. Drive accountability among all functions to eliminate accidents, injuries, and environmental incidents.\r\nIdentify, evaluate, prevent, and control environmental, health, and safety hazards associated with plastics manufacturing processes, including thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, material handling, and recycling operations.\r\nEnsure compliance, conservation, and protection of the environment in accordance with EPA, Cal/OSHA, CARB, DTSC, and other applicable California regulatory requirements.\r\nImplement and maintain industrial hygiene programs and standards, including noise monitoring, respiratory protection, heat illness prevention, ergonomics, indoor air quality, and chemical exposure assessments.\r\nInterface with regulatory agencies on EHS matters, including Cal/OSHA, EPA, local Air Quality Management Districts, fire departments, and environmental agencies.\r\nCommunicate EHS progress, status, performance metrics, and issues to the entire organization.\r\nProactively build awareness of EHS throughout the facility through continuous communication strategies, including bulletin board postings, visual management, signage, safety topics of the month, newsletters, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.\r\nDevelop and maintain an annual calendar for all required OSHA, Cal/OSHA, environmental, and company-required safety training programs.\r\nConduct and document thorough accident, incident, environmental release, and near-miss investigations and provide recommendations for process, procedure, behavioral, or equipment changes to prevent recurrence.\r\nProvide leadership and direction for the cross-functional site safety committee and support employee-led safety initiatives.\r\nPerform job hazard analyses, risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and process safety reviews, identifying specific hazards within plastics manufacturing operations and implementing effective corrective actions. Administer and report EHS metrics and performance measurements to Sabert leadership.\r\nComply with all OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, CARB, and other related regulatory requirements for documentation, reporting, permitting, and recordkeeping. Audit all EHS-related activities to ensure ongoing compliance.\r\nEvaluate current Safety Rewards and Recognition programs and recommend improvements that support employee engagement and safety performance.\r\nAdminister all required Emergency Evacuation Drills, Emergency Action Plans, and facility emergency response programs.\r\nActively seek improved EHS practices through benchmarking, networking, and participation in EHS-related seminars, professional organizations, and industry associations.\r\nWork closely with independent contractors on site to ensure compliance with facility EHS requirements. Administer contractor safety programs, contractor onboarding, and permit-to-work processes.\r\nParticipate with the Plastics Manufacturing EHS Team on weekly conference calls and actively share best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement opportunities across facilities.\r\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, CARB, DTSC, hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and environmental compliance requirements relevant to plastics manufacturing operations.\r\nDemonstrated ability to lead change and build a safety culture through coaching, employee engagement, leadership influence, and accountability.\r\nStrong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.\r\nProject management and execution discipline to manage multiple initiatives, compliance activities, audits, permits, and deadlines.\r\nAbility to analyze safety and environmental data, identify trends, and translate insights into prioritized actions and measurable business results.\r\nStrong communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization; able to facilitate committees, conduct training, and effectively communicate regulatory requirements.\r\nAbility to partner cross-functionally and align teams to priorities while maintaining non-negotiable compliance and safety standards.\r\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS management systems for reporting, compliance documentation, recordkeeping, and KPI management.\r\nKnowledge of industrial hygiene principles, machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout, process safety, ergonomics, and chemical management programs.\r\nWorking knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes, including thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, packaging, warehousing, and recycling operations preferred.\r\nOther Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, food-contact packaging requirements, environmental sustainability, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.\r\nQualifications Education: BS degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field required; equivalent experience considered. Preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or similar professional certification.\r\nExperience: 5+ years of EHS experience in a plastics manufacturing environment with demonstrated ownership of site safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, and regulatory programs. Experience with Cal/OSHA compliance, environmental permitting, contractor safety management, and plastics processing operations preferred.\r\nPay, Benefits And More Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.\r\nWe're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call (732) 721-5544 or email HR2@sabert.com for assistance.\r\nSabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.\r\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Sabert","rawCompany":"sabert","city":"Riverside","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T00:47:19.358Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-5011.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Specialists","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-specialists"},{"code":"19-5012.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Technicians","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-technicians"},{"code":"11-9199.02","title":"Compliance Managers","slug":"compliance-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"325211","title":"Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-material-and-resin-manufacturing"},{"code":"326121","title":"Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing","slug":"unlaminated-plastics-profile-shape-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"EHS Manager","description":"Brief Description Leads the site Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) program within a California-based plastics manufacturing operation to create a safe, healthy, and injury-free work environment while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 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Drive accountability among all functions to eliminate accidents, injuries, and environmental incidents.\r\nIdentify, evaluate, prevent, and control environmental, health, and safety hazards associated with plastics manufacturing processes, including thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, material handling, and recycling operations.\r\nEnsure compliance, conservation, and protection of the environment in accordance with EPA, Cal/OSHA, CARB, DTSC, and other applicable California regulatory requirements.\r\nImplement and maintain industrial hygiene programs and standards, including noise monitoring, respiratory protection, heat illness prevention, ergonomics, indoor air quality, and chemical exposure assessments.\r\nInterface with regulatory agencies on EHS matters, including Cal/OSHA, EPA, local Air Quality Management Districts, fire departments, and environmental agencies.\r\nCommunicate EHS progress, status, performance metrics, and issues to the entire organization.\r\nProactively build awareness of EHS throughout the facility through continuous communication strategies, including bulletin board postings, visual management, signage, safety topics of the month, newsletters, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.\r\nDevelop and maintain an annual calendar for all required OSHA, Cal/OSHA, environmental, and company-required safety training programs.\r\nConduct and document thorough accident, incident, environmental release, and near-miss investigations and provide recommendations for process, procedure, behavioral, or equipment changes to prevent recurrence.\r\nProvide leadership and direction for the cross-functional site safety committee and support employee-led safety initiatives.\r\nPerform job hazard analyses, risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and process safety reviews, identifying specific hazards within plastics manufacturing operations and implementing effective corrective actions. 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Administer contractor safety programs, contractor onboarding, and permit-to-work processes.\r\nParticipate with the Plastics Manufacturing EHS Team on weekly conference calls and actively share best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement opportunities across facilities.\r\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, CARB, DTSC, hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and environmental compliance requirements relevant to plastics manufacturing operations.\r\nDemonstrated ability to lead change and build a safety culture through coaching, employee engagement, leadership influence, and accountability.\r\nStrong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.\r\nProject management and execution discipline to manage multiple initiatives, compliance activities, audits, permits, and deadlines.\r\nAbility to analyze safety and environmental data, identify trends, and translate insights into prioritized actions and measurable business results.\r\nStrong communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization; able to facilitate committees, conduct training, and effectively communicate regulatory requirements.\r\nAbility to partner cross-functionally and align teams to priorities while maintaining non-negotiable compliance and safety standards.\r\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS management systems for reporting, compliance documentation, recordkeeping, and KPI management.\r\nKnowledge of industrial hygiene principles, machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout, process safety, ergonomics, and chemical management programs.\r\nWorking knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes, including thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, packaging, warehousing, and recycling operations preferred.\r\nOther Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, food-contact packaging requirements, environmental sustainability, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.\r\nQualifications Education: BS degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field required; equivalent experience considered. Preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or similar professional certification.\r\nExperience: 5+ years of EHS experience in a plastics manufacturing environment with demonstrated ownership of site safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, and regulatory programs. Experience with Cal/OSHA compliance, environmental permitting, contractor safety management, and plastics processing operations preferred.\r\nPay, Benefits And More Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.\r\nWe're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call (732) 721-5544 or email HR2@sabert.com for assistance.\r\nSabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.\r\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. 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