EHS Manager - MOK

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Department: Operations

Reports To: VP of Operations

About the Role

The EHS Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and sustaining a strong safety culture across Del Real Foods. This role oversees all safety, environmental, and risk management programs while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong communication, training, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce all safety, food safety, and regulatory compliance programs (OSHA, Cal/OSHA, SQF, USDA, FDA).
• Manage safety programs including IIPP, LOTO, Hearing Conservation, Hazard Analysis, Forklift Safety, and emergency response.
• Conduct incident investigations and maintain OSHA logs.
• Manage Food Defense and the company’s Security Program.
• Oversee environmental programs (Wastewater, Storm Water, CalARP, HAZMAT, SDS, EPA Manifest).
• Support Workers’ Compensation and other risk management processes.
• Coordinate and support internal and third-party audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience (Food Industry preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety (preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong leadership, training, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety/environmental regulations, including Cal/OSHA.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to work in both office and production environments, including cold, hot, loud, and humid conditions.
• Occasional walking, standing, bending, lifting, and exposure to varying temperatures.