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Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Location: Sonoma County

A well-established organic food manufacturing organization is seeking a highly skilled Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to lead all workplace safety programs and champion a strong culture of safety across the organization. This position is essential for ensuring the well-being of employees, contractors, and visitors, and for maintaining compliance with all regulatory and operational standards.

This role requires extensive experience developing SOPs and programs for LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, and other foundational EHS systems. Only candidates meeting these qualifications will be considered.

Job Objective

The EHS Manager is responsible for building, implementing, and continuously improving safety programs, training, auditing, and compliance systems. This role ensures a safe work environment while driving operational excellence and fostering a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Leadership

Develop, implement, and lead foundational safety programs including:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Machine Guarding
Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS)
Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)
Fall Protection
Create SOPs, work instructions, and program guidelines for key safety areas
Conduct system audits, verification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives

Risk Assessment & Compliance

Assess workplace hazards and recommend corrective measures
Investigate incidents, near-misses, determine root causes, and create corrective action plans
Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and local, state, and federal regulations
Maintain accurate records for inspections, incidents, and training

Training & Culture Development

Provide ongoing EHS training and safety campaigns
Support new hire orientation in collaboration with training teams
Promote a culture of safety throughout all departments
Stay current on EHS trends, best practices, and regulatory updates

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

Implement CAPEX plans for safety improvements in partnership with engineering and operations
Lead sustainability efforts related to resource management
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive safety awareness and process enhancement
Participate in team meetings and support companywide initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
5+ years’ experience in a safety leadership role within food manufacturing (dairy strongly preferred)
OSHA 30 certified and expert knowledge of OSHA standards
Demonstrated experience developing SOPs and safety programs (LOTO, Confined Space, Machine Guarding, etc.)
Professional certifications strongly preferred (CSP, CHMM, CFPS)
Skilled in safety auditing, hazard identification, emergency response planning
Strong understanding of GMPs, safety regulations, and risk mitigation
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between sites

Preferred Qualifications

HACCP certification or similar food safety credential
Experience with ERP systems (Business Central), HRIS systems, or RedZone
Background in emergency response and crisis management
Experience managing safety in diverse, high-demand production environments

Competencies

Strong risk assessment and hazard analysis capabilities
In-depth regulatory knowledge (OSHA, food safety, organic production standards)
Excellent communication and training skills
Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and incident investigation
Exceptional attention to detail

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