Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Located in Central California, this state-of-the-art facility manufactures milk powder, including our newest line, lactoferrin. We encourage you to be part of our team thats shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. Youll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We dont stop there. Weve also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary

The EHS Manager directs environmental, health, and safety compliance across the assigned facility. This role develops an engaging safety culture, maintains regulatory compliance, oversees risk management programs, and enforces food safety and quality standards (SQF/QA/GMP) to support operational success and target zero incidents.

Essential Functions

• Direct site compliance for Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plan (RMP/Cal-ARP), and ammonia systems, including tracking web-based documentation, annual inspections, and release reporting.
• Develop, enforce, and write machine-specific procedures for Cal-OSHA programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Injury & Illness Prevention (IIPP), Heat Exposure, and Workplace Violence Prevention.
• Manage respiratory protection and hearing conservation initiatives; maintain personal medical clearance and fit-testing credentials.
• Oversee site-wide PPE assessments, forklift driver evaluations, and licensing.
• Enforce Contractor Safety Programs via compliance reviews and random safety inspections.
• Manage local and state environmental filings, including CERS, Annual Emissions Questionnaires, Vessel Permits, Fire/Sprinkler Inspections, Backflow, Stormwater, and Wastewater programs.
• Conduct regular safety audits, generate work orders for noted deficiencies, and collaborate with leadership to resolve items.
• Maintain Emergency Evacuation Plans, coordinate response teams, and execute required drills.
• Deliver safety and environmental orientations for new hires, alongside required Cal-OSHA, chemical safety (SDS), and operational training.
• Maintain plant training matrices, tracking logs, and compliance records in coordination with Regulatory Leadership.
• Support plant operational goals, SQF/GMP standards, and continuous improvement initiatives ("Make It Better") without compromising safety or food quality.
• Drive an engaging, proactive site-wide safety culture with active participation across all employee levels.
• Co-chair the Safety Committee alongside the site leaders, driving resolution of safety suggestions and concerns.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for incidents and revise protocols to prevent recurrence.
• Host regulatory officials, auditors, and visitors, ensuring facilities are always tour- and audit-ready.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. "Food Safety and Quality" are the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports. Direct the work of personnel hired to work on safety-related programs and giving instruction and help needed for the employees to achieve their goals.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to troubleshoot and research problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must have ability to possess 40-hour OSHA Certification
• Must be able to achieve ASP/CSP Certification
• Must demonstrate good judgment when carrying out duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in OSH, Safety Management, EHS, other relatable disciplines; equivalent dairy manufacturing leadership focused on safety and Cal-OSHA compliance may substitute for the degree.
• ASP or CSP certification preferred.
• 4 or more years preferably in a leadership role in a manufacturing or industrial environment. \

Language Skills

English is required as the written and spoken language.

Driving Requirements

Must possess or be able to acquire a state-issued Driver's License.

Equipment

Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit while working in proximity to dryer and to wet environments (hot or cold) during cleaning-in-place (CIP) operations. Employee may be required to enter confined spaces to perform equipment inspections. Employees may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes and hazardous gases, sealing compounds, and other related chemicals. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer

Physical Demands

The physical requirements outlined here represent those necessary for successful performance of this positions core responsibilities. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these fundamental job duties, provided such accommodations do not create an undue burden on the organization

Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walks and sits during completion of job responsibilities.

• Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasional pushing or pulling requirements.
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional bending and stooping requirements.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Occasional kneeling or crawling requirements.
• Twisting/Turning: Ongoing twisting or turning requirements.
• Climbing/Balancing: Climbing and balancing is required during plant inspections, and other related job requirements.
• Reaching: Ongoing reaching requirements associated with job requirements.
• Grasping/Manipulating: Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required. Ability to keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.

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The pay range is listed below and represents a good faith estimate upon hire. The final offer will depend on factors such as the candidates experience, skills, and qualifications.