Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager for its Vernon and San Bernardino, CA facilities. The role involves developing and overseeing EHS programs, conducting safety audits, leading training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have 5-7+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and possess strong leadership skills. This full-time position requires onsite presence three days a week in Vernon and two days in San Bernardino.
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
• 5-7+ years of EHS experience within a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required due to workforce composition.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage safety programs independently.
• Experience with environmental programs such as wastewater and hazardous waste management a plus.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and documentation skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment where structure and systems are being established.

The Right Fit
• Hands-on leader who is visible on the floor and leads by example.
• Adaptable, proactive, and capable of influencing at all levels.
• Collaborative team player with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Thrives in a growing organization that values initiative, accountability, and teamwork.

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