Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will lead safety and environmental initiatives at our high-volume food manufacturing and warehouse facility in Benicia, CA. In this role, you will foster a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with federal, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements. This position offers a salary range of $85,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Lead and maintain facility compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, with a heavy emphasis on Cal/OSHA standards for both manufacturing and warehousing.
• EH&S Programs: Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S programs that support production operations, equipment use, and manufacturing processes.
• Food Safety Integration: Partner with Quality Assurance teams to ensure EHS practices align with GFMP standards.
• Incident Management: Lead root-cause investigations for any near-misses, injuries, or environmental incidents; implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Training & Development: Design and deliver engaging, hands-on safety training programs for floor workers, warehouse staff, and leadership teams.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct routine facility audits, hazard assessments, and ergonomic evaluations to continuously improve our safety programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a closely related field (Required).
• Experience: 3-5 years of progressive EHS management experience, specifically within industrial environments like food manufacturing or food logistics.
• Knowledge: Direct working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and hazard communications.
• Certifications: CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) preferred.
• Food Standards: Familiarity with SQF, Safe Quality Food standards, and HACCP principles.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish

Labor Finders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.