Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (cGMP Manufacturing)

A well‑established manufacturing organization in the Santa Clarita Valley is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead sitewide safety, environmental compliance, and sanitation programs.

This role owns the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the company's environmental, health, safety, and sanitation systems.

Client Details

This confidential client is a well‑established and fast‑growing contract manufacturer specializing in nutrition, wellness, and consumer health products. The organization has a strong reputation for innovation, high‑quality standards, and robust partnerships with emerging and established brands. Their in‑house R&D, product development, and cGMP manufacturing capabilities allow them to support customers from formulation through large‑scale production.

The culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. Employees enjoy an environment that values accountability, transparency, and professional development. The company is expanding and investing heavily in people, systems, and processes, creating strong long‑term career growth opportunities.

Description

• Build, update, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training programs that ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead safety initiatives including emergency preparedness, LOTO, new-hire safety orientation, and industrial equipment training.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs and facility assessments to identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Manage environmental programs such as hazardous waste handling, storm/wastewater compliance, and air quality reporting.
• Oversee incident and injury investigations from initial documentation through closure and preventative action.
• Track EHS performance metrics and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Act as the primary contact for regulatory auditors and third-party inspectors.
• Direct all sanitation activities across production, packaging, warehouse, and support areas.
• Develop and enforce sanitation procedures, cleaning schedules, and verification protocols.
• Ensure equipment and facility cleaning meets applicable regulatory and internal quality expectations.
• Train staff on sanitation techniques, chemical usage, cross-contamination prevention, and hygiene standards.
• Verify allergen controls, pre-op checks, line clearances, and release activities before production startup.
• Partner with Quality, Production, and Maintenance to troubleshoot sanitation issues and support audits.
• Lead investigations into sanitation deviations and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Profile

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years overseeing sanitation programs in a regulated setting such as food, beverage, or dietary supplements.
• Strong understanding of GMP/cGMP expectations and sanitation best practices.
• Experience developing training programs and leading compliance-driven initiatives.
• Familiarity with environmental programs (hazardous waste, air quality, storm/wastewater).
• Proficiency with documentation systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• OSHA 30 (General Industry) certification.
• Experience with FDA-regulated operations or supporting third-party audits.
• Background in cleaning validation, allergen management, or environmental monitoring.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $120,000 USD annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Life insurance and wellness perks for your overall well-being.
• Generous PTO and education reimbursement opportunities.
• Access to a fancy coffee machine, plus snacks.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

About the Company

Michael Page

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of

• Advisory
• Banking and Financial Services
• Finance and Accounting
• Engineering and Manufacturing
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Legal
• Marketing
• Page Personnel Office Support
• Oil and Gas
• Procurement and Supply Chain
• Real Estate and Construction
• Sales

Company Size

500 to 999 employees

Industry

Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded

1976

Website

http://www.michaelpage.com/