Health & Safety Manager

We’re partnered with a growing manufacturing business in Oakland, CA, who are looking for an experienced EHS Manager to take ownership of their environmental, health and safety function across the production environment.

This is a great opportunity for an EHS professional who enjoys being hands-on on the plant floor, working closely with Operations and driving a genuine culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining EHS programmes across the manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with OSHA and Cal/OSHA requirements while supporting safe and efficient production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead EHS audits, inspections and compliance programmes across the production facility
• Manage incident, near-miss and injury investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Identify and mitigate operational hazards across equipment, processes and production areas
• Develop and deliver EHS training across the site
• Support the safe introduction of new equipment, processes and production changes through risk assessments
• Maintain EHS documentation and regulatory records
• Work closely with Operations and other departments to drive safety improvements
• Support regulatory inspections and OSHA/Cal-OSHA interactions
• Help build a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
• Track and improve site safety metrics, including TRIR

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years' EHS experience within a production or manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations
• Experience conducting production-focused EHS audits and inspections
• Strong understanding of GMP, SOP and safe working practices
• Experience leading continuous improvement and safety initiatives
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree preferred, although 4 years of relevant experience can substitute
• Someone who is self-motivated, detail-oriented and comfortable working directly with production teams