OverviewAs Joby Aviation expands into Ohio, we are seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager to serve as the primary site lead for Environmental Health and Safety. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role designed for a professional who can navigate high-level regulatory strategy while maintaining a consistent, hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor. You will be responsible for building and scaling the EHS framework for our new location from equipment installation to full-scale production, ensuring all processes meet OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards. As a trusted advisor to Ohio site leadership, you will be instrumental in blending technical safety strategy with daily "boots-on-the-ground" execution to scale our safety culture from the ground up and ensure our people and processes remain protected.
Responsibilities- Serve as the primary EHS technical advisor to Ohio site leadership and lead and support the Safety Committee to establish a proactive, high-performance safety culture
- Build and maintain comprehensive EHS policies and industrial hygiene programs tailored to the Ohio manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local regulations
- Review operational processes and equipment designs to assess potential safety and health hazards, and recommend engineering and administrative controls to mitigate risk before production begins
- Support the EHS lead with regulatory agency and industry organization engagement; oversee all site regulatory reporting (hazardous waste, chemical inventories, SDS programs) to ensure accurate and timely submissions
- Partner with operations, manufacturing, and facilities leadership to align EHS goals and integrate safety initiatives with principles like 5S, Visual Management, and Kaizen
- Direct and conduct formal EHS audits, inspections, and safety walkthroughs; identify compliance gaps and ensure the implementation of corrective actions to resolve unsafe conditions
- Provide direction for incident investigations and root-cause analysis (RCA) in coordination with the entire safety team; oversee Workers' Compensation claims and return-to-work programs
- Establish and oversee technical EHS training programs, ensuring delivery is effective, accessible, and tailored to our Ohio operations
- Oversee contractor and service provider compliance to ensure adherence to Joby's EHS standards
- Monitor, track, and report EHS performance metrics, leveraging data to identify trends and drive continuous improvements for site-wide operational excellence
Required- BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Safety Engineering, Aviation, Safety, Physical Sciences, Health, or similar technical field
- 5+ years of experience in EHS roles with a demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility
- Experience designing and delivering safety training in manufacturing
- Proven track record performing comprehensive risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for routine and non-routine operations, managing laboratory safety, and driving site compliance through rigorous inspections and ergonomic assessments
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead site-wide initiatives as an individual contributor
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, EPA standards with the ability to interpret complex regulations for operational staff
Desired- Professional certification (CIH, CSP, ASP, or CHMM)
- Experience in management system implementation
- Experience implementing behavioral based safety (BBS) programs
- Experience in environmental programs: RCRA, Storm Water and SPCC
- Experience with site "start-ups" or facility launches
Additional InformationCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $72,000 - $120,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
