Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

POSITION

This position has holistic responsibility to ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations and drive the DrinkPAK. This position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all governmental agency (e.g., DOT, OSHA, NFPA, and EPA) regulations, training, and any other requirements by such agencies, our insurance companies, and company requirements. The EHS Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on all safety, compliance, regulatory and related insurance requirements.

LOCATION

The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California facility. TYPE Full Time; Salaried / Exempt

BENEFITS

PPO medical, dental and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company A cell phone stipend Annual discretionary bonus 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish and implement programs, training, practices and procedures to enhance the DrinkPak safety culture across all functions. Ensure a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations and Company policies and procedures, through collaboration with legal, safety, and human resource staff. Proactively identify workplace hazard evaluations to determine risk to employee health and safety. Utilize hazard evaluations to implement EHS programs, procedures, and best practices across the organization. Evaluate the effectiveness of the safety program using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and make recommendations and implement corrective action(s) based on industry standards. Coordinate the activities of the Safety Committee; review and discuss safety needs; provide regulatory updates and related safety and compliance information. Provide assistance to all locations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements; this may include but is not limited to administering tests and coordinating repairs and upgrades or similar tasks as assigned. Establishes and implements both tactical and strategic plans including objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors, evaluates, and audits program effectiveness; effects change necessary for improvement Train and direct management to inspect facilities, work sites and equipment for violations and hazards. Provide direction to management on correcting identified problems in a timely manner. Follow up to make sure all corrective actions were taken and completed. Assist where needed. Investigate all accidents to determine the root cause, provide recommendations that eliminate or reduce future hazard or risk, and identify trends in safety incidents to drive strategic improvement in plant safety KPIs. Track and control inventory of safety supplies and equipment and work with department managers to keep adequate safety supplies on-hand. Review and update SDS and SPCC plans as needed. Serves as a safety/compliance liaison with outside organizations. May represent the Company as primary contact with worker's compensation and property and loss carriers. Coordinates on-site visits as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Environmental and Occupational Health or related field or equivalent work experience. 5 to 10 years of experience in EHS within a manufacturing environment. Experience in Food & Beverage is a plus. Experience developing the EHS function is preferred. Extensive knowledge of OSHA, DOT, NFPA, EPA, and other governmental regulations and laws including OSHA 300 logs and requirements by our insurance providers. Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred but not required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and managerial skills. Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in manufacturing. Ability to set long‑term goals and communicate them to others. Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals. OSHA General Industry 10‑ or 30‑hour training course preferred. Demonstrated history of managing multi‑site organizations, with a focus on managing high performing inter‑facility logistics fleets. Proven experience motivating and inspiring a team to achieve industry‑leading performance. Self‑motivated and self‑directed with strong business acumen. Proven commitment to safety with a clean safety record. Ability to work actively on your feet for extended periods of time, navigate stairs comfortably, and lift up to 50 lbs.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest‑growing alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full‑service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting‑edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways among our Managers and above: Speed: Promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities and be proactive in seeking solutions. Quickly consider the available information and weigh the risks and benefits to avoid unnecessary delays. Intensity: Embrace a growth mindset and recover from failures quickly, using them as opportunities to learn and improve. Focus on achieving measurable results and delivering value to the organization. Purpose: Set a positive example by demonstrating a strong work ethic, professionalism, and a commitment to our values. Create an environment where teamwork and collaboration are valued by encouraging cross‑functional collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit. Base Salary Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc