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EHS & Safety Manager Norwalk, California
Job Ref: 41616
Environmental Health Safety & Sanitation (EHS&S) Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Environmental Health, Safety & Sanitation (EHS&S) Manager to lead all health, safety, environmental, and sanitation programs within our nutraceutical manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring food-safe sanitary conditions, minimizing workplace risks, and promoting a culture of safety and operational excellence.
The EHS&S Manager will oversee compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, FDA cGMP regulations, environmental requirements, and sanitation standards applicable to dietary supplement manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing sanitation teams and developing programs that support both employee safety and product quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Environmental Health & Safety
- Develop, implement, and maintain facility-wide EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and compliance audits.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage safety programs including:
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Hazard Communication
- Machine Guarding
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Respiratory Protection
- Forklift and Powered Industrial Truck Safety
- Emergency Response and Preparedness
- Track and report safety metrics, injury trends, and compliance performance.
- Provide support in managing workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs in partnership with Human Resources.
Sanitation Management
- Develop and oversee Master Sanitation Programs for manufacturing, warehouse, and support areas.
- Lead and manage sanitation personnel and third-party sanitation contractors, as applicable.
- Establish cleaning procedures, schedules, and sanitation verification processes.
- Ensure compliance with FDA cGMP requirements, food safety programs, and customer expectations.
- Monitor sanitation effectiveness through inspections, environmental monitoring, and verification activities.
- Partner with Quality Assurance and Operations to investigate sanitation-related deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement of cleaning processes, chemical usage, and sanitation efficiencies.
- Ensure proper training on cleaning methods, chemical handling, sanitation procedures, and GMP practices.
Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain environmental permits and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with FDA dietary supplement regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
- Support internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and certification programs.
- Monitor changes in environmental, health, safety, and food manufacturing regulations.
- Maintain accurate EHS and sanitation records, training documentation, and compliance reports.
Training & Culture Development
- Develop and conduct EHS, GMP, and sanitation training programs for employees and supervisors.
- Lead safety committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
- Promote a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement.
- Coach managers and supervisors on safety leadership and sanitation best practices.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a nutraceutical or food manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, cleaning validation, environmental monitoring, and contamination control practices.
- Strong leadership, training, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management systems.
- Must be fully bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in nutraceutical, dietary supplement, food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Minimum of 3 years of sanitation management experience in food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or dietary supplement manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and cGMP requirements.
- Professional certifications such as:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Experience with SQF, NSF, and GMP
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Key Competencies
- Safety Leadership
- Environmental Compliance
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Risk Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Training & Development
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently walk production, warehouse, and outdoor facility areas.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to wear required PPE and work in manufacturing environments involving powders, chemicals, and production equipment.
- Ability to respond to emergencies and support off-shift operations when necessary.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience and eligible for a 10% bonus plan.
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