Job DescriptionThe Environmental Health & Safety Manager leads all environmental, health, and safety programs for the Oxnard facility, ensuring full compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, California state and local regulations. This role drives a proactive safety culture, reduces risk, and ensures operational compliance in a highly regulated environment.
This position will serve our
Rheem North America Division, located in
Oxnard, CA. Responsibilities- Lead and manage all site EHS programs in compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, SCAQMD/VCAPCD (air quality), DTSC (hazardous waste), and local regulations
- Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, audits, inspections, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with key California programs, including:
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
- Hazard Communication (Title 8)
- Heat Illness Prevention
- Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding
- Respiratory Protection (as applicable)
- Oversee environmental compliance programs, including:
- Hazardous waste management (Title 22)
- Stormwater (SWPPP) and wastewater compliance
- Air permitting and emissions tracking
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions; ensure Cal/OSHA recordkeeping (Logs 300/301)
- Manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs in alignment with California regulations
- Partner with operations to drive ergonomic improvements and safe process design
- Lead site emergency preparedness programs, including earthquake, fire, and hazardous material response
- Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics; lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Deliver required training (e.g., IIPP, forklift, hazard communication) and promote employee engagement
- Maintain all required permits, certifications, and regulatory reporting (e.g., CUPA, Tier II, emissions)
- Manage EHS budgets, vendors, consultants, and contractors
- Supervise and develop any EHS or related support staff
QualificationsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7 years of EHS experience, including leadership responsibility
- Manufacturing or industrial experience required
Technical Knowledge- Strong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations and California environmental laws
- Experience with IIPP, workers' compensation (CA), hazardous waste, air quality, and water compliance programs
- Demonstrated experience managing regulatory inspections and audits
Skills- Strong leadership and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Ability to drive behavioral and cultural change in safety
- Excellent problem-solving and incident investigation skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Working Conditions- Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and temperature variation
- Regular standing/walking with occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)
- Availability for after-hours support during incidents or regulatory matters
As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Applying Business Knowledge
- Building Talent
- Building Trusting Relationships
- Communicating with Impact
- Customer-Orientation
- Delegating Tasks
- Executing/Leading the Team
- Facilitating Change
- Fostering Relationships/Emotional Intelligence
- Influencing
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Supporting Innovation
The pay scale of this role is $82,300 - $131,600. Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria.
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