Essential Functions:
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs that support production operations, equipment use, and manufacturing processes.
· Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA and Cal/OSHA safety requirements.
· Conduct routine and formal EHS audits and inspections of production areas, equipment, processes, and work practices.
- Conducts accident investigations and implements corrective actions when appropriate. Assists all departments when incidents/accidents occur. Conducts root cause investigations and implements preventative measures when needed.
· Monitor daily production activities to ensure adherence to safety procedures and regulatory standards.
· Partner with department teams to identify and mitigate operational hazards.
· Lead incident, near-miss, and injury investigations; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
· Support safe implementation of new equipment, processes, or production changes through risk assessments.
· Develop and deliver EHS training specific to continually improve safety program.
- Update training and coordinate with personnel.
· Meet weekly or monthly for safety aligned meetings.
· Maintain accurate EHS records and documentation required for regulatory compliance and audits.
· Lead and support regulatory inspections and audits, including OSHA and Cal/OSHA interactions.
· Promote a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement across all production shifts.
· Other duties as assigned.
- Ensures in-house First-Aid inventory is properly stocked. Coordinates with third party suppliers to procure safety supplies.
- Coordinate training for monthly safety topics, for GMP, SOP and SSOP updates and for job specific equipment, skill development or process training.
- Performs regular on-site inspections projects and active manufacturing areas. Safety concerns are documented in RedZone to remain audit ready.
- Observes workplace conditions and makes necessary recommendation for corrective actions regarding health and safety.
- Partners with other Health and Safety managers throughout the INW group to drive down recordable employee safety metrics such as the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000 annually
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm M-F
Position Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of federal OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
· Experience conducting production-focused EHS audits and inspections.
· Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
- Able to understand, write and adhere to GMP, SOP and safe working practices.
- Able to lead Continuous Improvement projects.
- Able to work with other departments, supervisors and diverse language/cultural groups.
- Capable of working productively with little direct supervision.
- Must work in an organized fashion and have high attention to detail.
- Self-motivated.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).
· 3–5 years of professional EHS experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Financial Responsibilities:
Oversees safety related invoicing and budgeting.
Reporting Relationships:
The EHS Safety Manager reports directly to the Senior Manager of Plant Systems & Capital Projects.
We offer Generous benefits including:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance for the employee, their spouse and eligible children
- Company paid AD&D and LTD Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match
