Environmental Health and Safety Professional III

Job DescriptionThe Environmental Health & Safety Manager leads all environmental, health, and safety programs for the Oxnard facility, ensuring full compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, California state and local regulations. This role drives a proactive safety culture, reduces risk, and ensures operational compliance in a highly regulated environment.This position will serve our Raypak Division, located in Oxnard, CA. ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all site EHS programs in compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, SCAQMD/VCAPCD (air quality), DTSC (hazardous waste), and local regulationsServe as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, audits, inspections, and reportingEnsure compliance with key California programs, including:Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)Hazard Communication (Title 8)Heat Illness PreventionLockout/Tagout and Machine GuardingRespiratory Protection (as applicable)Oversee environmental compliance programs, including:Hazardous waste management (Title 22)Stormwater (SWPPP) and wastewater complianceAir permitting and emissions trackingLead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions; ensure Cal/OSHA recordkeeping (Logs 300/301)Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs in alignment with California regulationsPartner with operations to drive ergonomic improvements and safe process designLead site emergency preparedness programs, including earthquake, fire, and hazardous material responseTrack, analyze, and report EHS metrics; lead continuous improvement initiativesDeliver required training (e.g., IIPP, forklift, hazard communication) and promote employee engagementMaintain all required permits, certifications, and regulatory reporting (e.g., CUPA, Tier II, emissions)Manage EHS budgets, vendors, consultants, and contractorsSupervise and develop any EHS or related support staffQualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)7 years of EHS experience, including leadership responsibilityManufacturing or industrial experience requiredTechnical KnowledgeStrong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations and California environmental lawsExperience with IIPP, workers’ compensation (CA), hazardous waste, air quality, and water compliance programsDemonstrated experience managing regulatory inspections and auditsSkillsStrong leadership and ability to influence at all levels of the organizationAbility to drive behavioral and cultural change in safetyExcellent problem-solving and incident investigation skillsStrong communication and organizational skillsWorking ConditionsManufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and temperature variationRegular standing/walking with occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)Availability for after-hours support during incidents or regulatory mattersAs a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And BehaviorsAligning Performance for Success Applying Business Knowledge Building Talent Building Trusting Relationships Communicating with Impact Customer-Orientation Delegating Tasks Executing/Leading the Team Facilitating Change Fostering Relationships/Emotional Intelligence Influencing Problem Solving & Decision Making Supporting InnovationThe pay scale of this role is $82,300 - $131,600. Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria.