Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Reports To: President

Based in Carson City, NV OR Santa Clara, CA

Company Overview

We are a well-established and rapidly growing multi-site electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company specializing in surface-mount assembly (SMT), PCB manufacturing, and product integration. We are committed to employee safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a deep respect for the people and communities where we operate.

Position Summary

The EHS Manager provides leadership, guidance, and oversight for all environmental, health, and safety programs across both our California and Nevada facilities. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, Nevada OSHA, EPA, local ordinances, fire safety requirements, hazardous material handling regulations, and applicable environmental compliance obligations.

The company operates a wide range of both manual and automated manufacturing equipment. Knowledge and experience related to safety practices for such machinery—including mechanical guarding, interlocks, robotic work cells, and automated material handling systems—are highly desired.

The EHS Manager promotes a proactive safety culture and leads training, incident prevention, incident response, emergency preparedness, facility safety initiatives across all sites and operates with a continuous improvement mindset.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable on the factory floor and in executive discussions, leveraging strong technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to drive consistent EHS standards across both sites. Frequent travel between locations via company aircraft will be a normal part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a unified EHS management system that aligns both California and Nevada operations.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, Cal/OSHA, Nevada OSHA, EPA regulations, local ordinances, fire safety requirements, hazardous material handling regulations, and applicable environmental compliance obligations.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and audits at both locations to identify hazards and verify corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, driving timely and sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste management, air quality permits, stormwater, and chemical handling.
• Coordinate and maintain EHS training programs for all employees, contractors, and supervisors, ensuring understanding of local and company policies.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, and business continuity coordination across both sites.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and maintenance to integrate safety into equipment design, production processes, and facility layout.
• Monitor and report on EHS performance metrics; identify trends and recommend improvement strategies.
• Serve as primary liaison with Cal/OSHA, Nevada OSHA, EPA, and local fire and environmental agencies.
• Collaborate with HR and management to build and sustain a strong safety-first culture.
• Support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency efforts as part of corporate environmental goals.
• City & County ordinances
• Ensure compliance with Fire code /National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) / Fire Marshal requirements
• Participates in maintaining workplace safety, reporting hazards, supporting incident investigations, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Works collaboratively with Safety and Facilities on emergency preparedness and fire prevention programs.
• Oversee Shop Floor / Supervisors to ensures employees follow safe work practices, PPE requirements, chemical handling procedures, and emergency response protocols in accordance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment; electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Proven multi-site leadership experience with hands-on implementation of EHS programs.
• Deep working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, Nevada OSHA, and EPA regulations, including injury/illness prevention, hazardous waste, and air quality compliance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret safety data and identify actionable trends.
• Certifications preferred: CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable with frequent inter-site travel (primarily by corporate aircraft).

Compensation Range

Base Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 annually (depending on experience)
Benefits: Excellent and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and travel accommodations

Why Join Us

You’ll join a respected, growth-oriented EMS company where your leadership directly influences the safety and well-being of hundreds of employees. As EHS Manager, you’ll have the autonomy and support to build a best-in-class safety culture—supported by modern facilities, advanced manufacturing technologies, and the efficiency of corporate aviation to keep you closely connected to both sites.