Environmental Health And Safety Manager

Environmental Health and Safety ManagerThe Environmental Health and Safety Manager leads EHS programs across 37 warehouse, distribution, yard, and production locations throughout the Western United States. This role is responsible for ensuring OSHA and environmental compliance, overseeing audits and inspections, driving incident investigations and root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. The position partners closely with operations leadership to strengthen safety culture, manages a team of approximately 20 safety professionals, and regularly presents EHS performance metrics and recommendations to leadership and executives. The ideal experience includes experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or production operations and requires approximately 70% travel with a clean driving record.ResponsibilitiesLead the development, implementation, and management of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs across 37 warehouse, distribution, yard, and production locations throughout the Western United States.Ensure full OSHA compliance and environmental regulatory compliance, including audits, inspections, and required reporting.Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis, develop corrective action plans, and drive initiatives that reduce recurring incidents and improve overall safety performance.Perform risk assessments, hazard analyses, and site inspections to identify workplace hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies.Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, procedures, and policies tailored to multi-site warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and industrial operations.Track and analyze EHS metrics, safety KPIs, training compliance, and performance reporting to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.Partner with operations leadership and site management teams to strengthen safety culture, drive accountability, and integrate EHS best practices into daily operations.Manage, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 20 safety professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.Present EHS performance metrics, trends, and recommendations to leadership and executives, influencing safety strategy and organizational priorities.Coordinate and oversee safety audits, facility inspections, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews across multiple locations.Manage environmental reporting requirements, including OSHA 300 logs, ITA submissions, CERS filings, and other regulatory reporting obligations.Lead and support emergency response planning, business continuity efforts, incident response procedures, and emergency preparedness training.Coordinate and manage safety training programs, including forklift certification, CPR/First Aid, OSHA training, and related compliance tracking.Support workers compensation programs, return-to-work processes, and claims reduction efforts to minimize injury-related costs and improve outcomes.Develop and maintain EHS dashboards, KPI reporting, and trend analysis to identify improvement opportunities and measure program effectiveness.Build strong relationships with frontline employees, supervisors, site leadership, and executive management to promote engagement and ownership of safety initiatives.Influence operational leaders, manage competing priorities, and drive accountability through clear communication, coaching, and collaboration.Conduct regular site visits and safety observations, including walking warehouse floors, yards, loading docks, and production areas to verify compliance and identify risks.Ensure appropriate use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures in all operational environments.Continuously review and enhance EHS programs, policies, and procedures to reflect best practices and evolving regulatory requirements.Essential SkillsEnvironmental Health & Safety (EHS) leadership experience of 5+ years, including developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs across multiple locations while driving a proactive safety culture.OSHA compliance and regulatory knowledge with 5+ years of experience, including strong understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, audits, inspections, and reporting.Incident investigation and root cause analysis experience of 3+ years, with a proven ability to lead investigations, identify underlying causes, implement corrective actions, and reduce recurring incidents.Multi-site safety program management experience of 3+ years supporting warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or production operations across multiple facilities and geographic locations.Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses for at least 3+ years, with the ability to identify workplace hazards, conduct site inspections, assess risk, and drive corrective action plans.Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, including coaching supervisors, training employees, influencing operations leaders, and presenting EHS performance metrics to executive leadership.Hands-on leadership style with a strong field presence, accountability, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving abilities.Strong ability to drive continuous improvement in safety programs and culture.Clean driving record and willingness to travel approximately 70% of the time to multiple locations throughout the Western United States.Additional Skills & QualificationsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or a related field is preferred.Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OSHA 500, OSHA 501, or equivalent safety credentials are highly desirable.Experience managing environmental reporting requirements, including OSHA 300 logs, ITA submissions, CERS filings, and other regulatory reporting obligations.Knowledge of emergency response planning, business continuity, incident response procedures, and emergency preparedness training.Experience coordinating and delivering safety training programs, including forklift certification, CPR/First Aid, OSHA training, and compliance tracking.Strong analytical skills with experience developing EHS metrics, dashboards, KPI reporting, and trend analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives.Experience managing workers compensation programs, return-to-work processes, and claims reduction efforts is a plus.Prior experience leading, mentoring, and developing safety professionals in a fast-paced operational environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation.Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization, influence operational leaders, manage competing priorities, and drive accountability through effective communication and collaboration.Strong leadership presence, attention to detail, organizational skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to safety culture and continuous improvement.Why Work Here?Employees participate in a 100% employee-owned structure, directly benefiting from the organizations success through an ESOP program and a strong sense of shared ownership. Team members enjoy a high-visibility environment with direct access to leadership and the CEO, enabling meaningful influence on safety strategy and culture across numerous locations in the Western United States. The role offers significant autonomy to improve programs, implement new initiatives, and shape the future direction of EHS operations within a growing organization. Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement programs including 401(k) and ESOP, paid time off, and company holidays, as well as quarterly bonus opportunities tied to performance. The culture emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and continuous improvement, providing a platform to lead and develop a team of safety professionals while making a tangible impact on people and operations.Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a combination of office, warehouse, distribution center, production, and field environments. The position requires frequent travel, approximately 70%, to support operations across multiple locations throughout the Western United States, including occasional overnight trips. Daily activities involve regular site inspections and safety observations, including walking warehouse floors, yards, loading docks, and production areas. The work environment includes exposure to industrial equipment, forklifts, material handling equipment, racking systems, and shipping and receiving operations. The role demands the ability to conduct facility audits, hazard assessments, investigations, and hands-on safety observations in active operational settings. The position requires comfort interacting with frontline employees, supervisors, site leadership, and executive management. Physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when visiting operational facilities and active work areas.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Rohnert Park, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $160000.00/yr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Competitive compensation starting at $130,000+ DOE Quarterly bonus opportunity Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) and ESOP participation Paid time off and holidays Career advancement and leadership development opportunities