What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Manager position at Vaco by Highspring?
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Vernon, CA | Full-Time | Onsite | $110,000-$130,000 DOE
An established and growing company in the food manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety operations at its newly opened Vernon facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on professional who thrives in a start-up style environment and enjoys building safety programs, systems, and compliance frameworks from the ground up.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing safety, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and have a proactive approach to implementing and sustaining a culture of safety excellence across the plant.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, implement, and oversee EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure full compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments, identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions.
- Lead and facilitate employee safety training, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee environmental compliance programs, including waste management, air quality, and wastewater handling.
- Partner closely with plant and operations leadership to integrate safety into daily operations and drive accountability.
- Maintain all required records, documentation, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Serve as the main point of contact for all EHS matters and external agency communication.
- Participate in emergency response planning and ensure preparedness for potential plant incidents.
- 5-7 years of EHS experience within a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing experience preferred).
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is required due to the workforce composition.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations, i
- Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage safety programs independently.
- Experience with environmental programs such as wastewater and hazardous waste management a plus.
- OSHA 30 or equivalent certification preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and documentation skills.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment where structure is being built.
- Hands-on and unafraid to be out on the floor leading by example.
- Adaptable, proactive, and capable of influencing at all levels.
- Collaborative team player with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
- Enjoys being part of a growing organization that values initiative, accountability, and teamwork.
This is a high-impact, on-site role offering the chance to shape safety operations from day one. If you're ready to build and lead in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to connect.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000