Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

About the Role: Direct Hire Opportunity

Bilingual English/Spanish Required: In this role, You support and administer environmental, health, and safety programs at a manufacturing facility. You ensure compliance with Cal OSHA and environmental regulations while helping build a strong, practical safety culture on site. This role fits someone with hands-on manufacturing experience who can move comfortably between the production floor and the office.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Health
• Maintain the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
• Conduct hazard assessments across production areas.
• Administer programs for Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout Tagout, Noise, and Heat Illness.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage PPE programs and deliver safety training for employees and contractors.
• Environmental Compliance
• Administer Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) and maintain CERS updates for chemicals such as solvents, oils, and curing agents.
• Manage hazardous waste streams including rubber scrap with chemicals, solvents, and adhesives.
• Perform weekly inspections, labeling, and manifesting per RCRA and California requirements.
• Oversee air quality compliance related to VOC emissions from solvents and AQMD permits.
• Support stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP) and spill control programs.
• Programs and Reporting
• Maintain EHS records and dashboards; report monthly metrics including TRIR, near misses, and waste volumes.
• Coordinate emergency drills for fire, medical, and chemical spills while maintaining fire prevention plans.
• Support contractor safety management for maintenance and equipment installation.
• Facilitate safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Certifications

• Required: OSHA 30, First Aid, CPR, AED.
• Preferred: HAZWOPER, RCRA or DOT Hazmat, CHST or ASP.

Required Skills

• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Strong working knowledge of Cal OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong written and verbal communication skills.