Job Description
Job Description
Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Program Manager
Picture your day at our Texas production facility : you start on the floor, greeting operators as you spot-check machine guarding, then step into a cross-functional huddle with operations and engineering to prioritize risk-reducing upgrades. Midday you connect with our California-based EHS Officer to align on companywide initiatives, and by afternoon you are finalizing a Hazardous Materials Business Plan update and preparing training content for a new contractor orientation. You close the day with a debrief from the Safety Committee, turning near-miss insights into corrective actions.
What You Will Lead
- Own the lifecycle of EHS programs—design, implement, measure, and continuously improve—so the site remains safe, compliant, and efficient.
- Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA / TCEQ, DOT, and related federal, state, and local requirements; translate regulations into clear procedures.
- Run scheduled audits, inspections, and risk assessments; track findings through to closure and verify effectiveness.
- Oversee hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs, including reporting, handling, and timely Hazardous Materials Business Plan updates.
- Maintain permits and certifications; steward ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems and prepare the site for internal and external audits.
- Chair the site Safety Committee and cultivate broad employee participation in EHS improvements.
- Deliver engaging EHS training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Share lessons learned across sites and collaborate with HQ to align companywide EHS strategy.
- Lead incident and near-miss investigations using tools such as fishbone (Ishikawa) and 5-Whys; drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Perform JHA / JSA evaluations of equipment and processes; partner with production and engineering to implement controls.
- Specify, provision, and manage PPE; ensure proper availability, training, and use.
- Support quality initiatives that intersect with ISO standards.
- Model good housekeeping and regulatory compliance across office and manufacturing areas.
Minimum QualificationsEducation & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (environmental sciences, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, etc.). A combination of education, certifications, and / or experience may be considered.Relevant certifications strongly desired : CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA-30, HAZWOPER.3–5 years in a comparable EHS role; high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.Hands-on experience with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 is highly desired; Auditor or Lead Auditor credentials preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Comprehensive understanding of OSHA, EPA / TCEQ, DOT, and applicable local regulations.Clear written and verbal communicator; Spanish language skills are a plus.Strong technical writing for reports, policies, procedures, and training materials.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Physical Demands & Work Environment
Move seamlessly between office and production environments across the site.Frequent computer work with periods of stationary activity.Regular transitions between desk and production areas to collaborate and perform observations.Exposure to elevated noise, moving mechanical parts, nuisance dust, and hazardous materials used in manufacturing processes.Periodic work from stairs, ladders, platforms, and other elevated or constrained locations.PPE is provided and must be worn as required.Lift up to 40 pounds independently and over 50 pounds with assistance on occasion.Proficiencies
Hazardous MaterialsFishbone Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram)OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CertificationExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentISO 14001 Certification ExperienceLegal NoticeWorking Conditions / Hours
Full‑time, salaried‑exempt position. May require extended hours and occasional weekends to meet critical program milestones and customer requirements.