{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ea180ef142b4e0ebb3a0f4e4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea180ef142b4e0ebb3a0f4e4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea180ef142b4e0ebb3a0f4e4","title":"EHS & Safety Manager","description":"EHS & Safety Manager Norwalk, California Job Ref: 41616\nEnvironmental Health Safety & Sanitation (EHS&S) Manager\nPosition Summary We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Environmental Health, Safety & Sanitation (EHS&S) Manager to lead all health, safety, environmental, and sanitation programs within our nutraceutical manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring food-safe sanitary conditions, minimizing workplace risks, and promoting a culture of safety and operational excellence. The EHS&S Manager will oversee compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, FDA cGMP regulations, environmental requirements, and sanitation standards applicable to dietary supplement manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing sanitation teams and developing programs that support both employee safety and product quality.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities Environmental Health & Safety Develop, implement, and maintain facility-wide EHS programs, policies, and procedures.\nEnsure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.\nConduct risk assessments, safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and compliance audits.\nLead incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective and preventive actions.\nManage safety programs including:\nLockout/Tagout (LOTO)\nHazard Communication\nMachine Guarding\nPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)\nRespiratory Protection\nForklift and Powered Industrial Truck Safety\nEmergency Response and Preparedness\nTrack and report safety metrics, injury trends, and compliance performance.\nProvide support in managing workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs in partnership with Human Resources.\nSanitation Management Develop and oversee Master Sanitation Programs for manufacturing, warehouse, and support areas.\nLead and manage sanitation personnel and third-party sanitation contractors, as applicable.\nEstablish cleaning procedures, schedules, and sanitation verification processes.\nEnsure compliance with FDA cGMP requirements, food safety programs, and customer expectations.\nMonitor sanitation effectiveness through inspections, environmental monitoring, and verification activities.\nPartner with Quality Assurance and Operations to investigate sanitation-related deviations and implement corrective actions.\nDrive continuous improvement of cleaning processes, chemical usage, and sanitation efficiencies.\nEnsure proper training on cleaning methods, chemical handling, sanitation procedures, and GMP practices.\nRegulatory Compliance Maintain environmental permits and regulatory reporting requirements.\nEnsure compliance with FDA dietary supplement regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).\nSupport internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and certification programs.\nMonitor changes in environmental, health, safety, and food manufacturing regulations.\nMaintain accurate EHS and sanitation records, training documentation, and compliance reports.\nTraining & Culture Development Develop and conduct EHS, GMP, and sanitation training programs for employees and supervisors.\nLead safety committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.\nPromote a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement.\nCoach managers and supervisors on safety leadership and sanitation best practices.\nQualifications Required Minimum of 5 years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a nutraceutical or food manufacturing environment.\nStrong knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.\nExperience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.\nKnowledge of sanitation chemicals, cleaning validation, environmental monitoring, and contamination control practices.\nStrong leadership, training, and project management skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management systems.\nMust be fully bi-lingual (English/Spanish)\nPreferred Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.\nExperience in nutraceutical, dietary supplement, food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.\nMinimum of 3 years of sanitation management experience in food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or dietary supplement manufacturing.\nWorking knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and cGMP requirements.\nProfessional certifications such as: Certified Safety Professional (CSP)\nAssociate Safety Professional (ASP)\nCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)\nCertified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)\n\nExperience with SQF, NSF, and GMP\nKey Competencies Safety Leadership\nEnvironmental Compliance\nFood Safety & Sanitation\nRisk Assessment\nRegulatory Compliance\nRoot Cause Analysis\nContinuous Improvement\nTeam Leadership\nTraining & Development\nProject Management\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPhysical Requirements Ability to frequently walk production, warehouse, and outdoor facility areas.\nAbility to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.\nAbility to wear required PPE and work in manufacturing environments involving powders, chemicals, and production equipment.\nAbility to respond to emergencies and support off-shift operations when necessary.\nCompensation & Benefits Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience and eligible for a 10% bonus 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California Job Ref: 41616\nEnvironmental Health Safety & Sanitation (EHS&S) Manager\nPosition Summary We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Environmental Health, Safety & Sanitation (EHS&S) Manager to lead all health, safety, environmental, and sanitation programs within our nutraceutical manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring food-safe sanitary conditions, minimizing workplace risks, and promoting a culture of safety and operational excellence. The EHS&S Manager will oversee compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, FDA cGMP regulations, environmental requirements, and sanitation standards applicable to dietary supplement manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing sanitation teams and developing programs that support both employee safety and product quality.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities Environmental Health & Safety Develop, implement, and maintain facility-wide EHS programs, policies, and procedures.\nEnsure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.\nConduct risk assessments, safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and compliance audits.\nLead incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective and preventive actions.\nManage safety programs including:\nLockout/Tagout (LOTO)\nHazard Communication\nMachine Guarding\nPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)\nRespiratory Protection\nForklift and Powered Industrial Truck Safety\nEmergency Response and Preparedness\nTrack and report safety metrics, injury trends, and compliance performance.\nProvide support in managing workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs in partnership with Human Resources.\nSanitation Management Develop and oversee Master Sanitation Programs for manufacturing, warehouse, and support areas.\nLead and manage sanitation personnel and third-party sanitation contractors, as applicable.\nEstablish cleaning procedures, schedules, and sanitation verification processes.\nEnsure compliance with FDA cGMP requirements, food safety programs, and customer expectations.\nMonitor sanitation effectiveness through inspections, environmental monitoring, and verification activities.\nPartner with Quality Assurance and Operations to investigate sanitation-related deviations and implement corrective actions.\nDrive continuous improvement of cleaning processes, chemical usage, and sanitation efficiencies.\nEnsure proper training on cleaning methods, chemical handling, sanitation procedures, and GMP practices.\nRegulatory Compliance Maintain environmental permits and regulatory reporting requirements.\nEnsure compliance with FDA dietary supplement regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).\nSupport internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and certification programs.\nMonitor changes in environmental, health, safety, and food manufacturing regulations.\nMaintain accurate EHS and sanitation records, training documentation, and compliance reports.\nTraining & Culture Development Develop and conduct EHS, GMP, and sanitation training programs for employees and supervisors.\nLead safety committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.\nPromote a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement.\nCoach managers and supervisors on safety leadership and sanitation best practices.\nQualifications Required Minimum of 5 years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a nutraceutical or food manufacturing environment.\nStrong knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.\nExperience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.\nKnowledge of sanitation chemicals, cleaning validation, environmental monitoring, and contamination control practices.\nStrong leadership, training, and project management skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management systems.\nMust be fully bi-lingual (English/Spanish)\nPreferred Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.\nExperience in nutraceutical, dietary supplement, food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.\nMinimum of 3 years of sanitation management experience in food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or dietary supplement manufacturing.\nWorking knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and cGMP requirements.\nProfessional certifications such as: Certified Safety Professional (CSP)\nAssociate Safety Professional (ASP)\nCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)\nCertified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)\n\nExperience with SQF, NSF, and GMP\nKey Competencies Safety Leadership\nEnvironmental Compliance\nFood Safety & Sanitation\nRisk Assessment\nRegulatory Compliance\nRoot Cause Analysis\nContinuous Improvement\nTeam Leadership\nTraining & Development\nProject Management\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPhysical Requirements Ability to frequently walk production, warehouse, and outdoor facility areas.\nAbility to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.\nAbility to wear required PPE and work in manufacturing environments involving powders, chemicals, and production equipment.\nAbility to respond to emergencies and support off-shift operations when necessary.\nCompensation & Benefits Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience and eligible for a 10% bonus 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