Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Vernon & San Bernardino, CA | Full-Time | Onsite | $130,000–$150,000 DOE

An established and growing company in the food manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety operations across its Vernon and San Bernardino facilities . This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building and sustaining 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 bring a proactive approach to driving a culture of safety excellence across both locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal / OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• 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 practices 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 communications.
• Participate in emergency response planning and ensure readiness for potential plant incidents.

Qualifications

The Right Fit

Schedule

3 days per week onsite in Vernon

2 days per week onsite in San Bernardino

This is a high-impact, on-site leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and elevate safety operations across two key facilities. If you’re ready to build, lead, and make a lasting

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.

EEO Notice

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.

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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.