EHS Manager

Howmet Aerospace•Brea, CA

29d

About The Position

The EHS Manager will provide strategic direction, tools, and guidance to ensure consistent implementation of EHS programs and standards. This role champions a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture across all levels of the organization and partners with operations and leadership to embed EHS best practices into daily business activities. The manager will coordinate and document annual company and branch EHS goals, lead corporate safety committee monthly review meetings, and serve as the operational lead interface with safety partners. They will advise leadership on corrective actions for non-compliance, present key metrics at daily Gemba team meetings, and manage incident reports in collaboration with the Operations Team, ensuring timely reporting of all near misses, first aids, and recordables.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
4–7+ years of progressive EHS experience
2–3 years in a leadership or multi-site role overseeing a team of 2+ direct reports
Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, audits, incident investigation, and risk management.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or distribution environments strongly preferred.
Multi-site, aerospace, or national experience highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction, tools, and guidance to ensure consistent implementation of EHS programs and standards.
Champion a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture across all levels of the organization.
Partner with operations and leadership to embed EHS best practices into daily business activities.
Coordinate and document annual company and branch EHS goals.
Lead corporate safety committee monthly review meetings.
Operational lead interface with safety partners in conjunction with shop floor employees plus Operations Team.
Advise appropriate leadership on corrective action & disciplinary measures with employees or locations who fail to comply with expected safety standards.
Present key metrics/KPIs at daily Gemba team meetings.
Manage incident reports in collaborations with Operations Team and ensure all near misses, first aids, and recordables are accounted for and reported in a timely manner to senior leaders in the organization.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and training programs aligned with CAL-OSHA, OSHA, EPA, DOT and applicable state and local regulations.
Ensure company-wide compliance with all Federal, State and Local environmental, health, and safety laws and reporting requirements.
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively adjust programs to maintain compliance.
Plan and conduct regular on-site and virtual EHS audits and inspections.
Identify hazards, assess risk, and drive corrective and preventive action plans to implement mitigation controls.
Conduct follow-up investigations to ensure hazards and deficiencies are addressed and mitigated.
Lead or assist local teams in their incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
Audit and recommend updates to internal documentation, Safety records and programs for adherence and improvement as needed.
Analyze safety metrics and trends to support data-driven decision-making.
Develop and manage location specific emergency response and disaster recovery plans.
Assist with the new locations, equipment installs, high-risk tasks or projects that are being performed or planned.
Assist with the planning, documentation, and equipment to ensure safe work practices.
Ensure proper safety equipment and PPE is being procured and utilized – investigate new and improved equipment/PPE as needed.
Perform Equipment and Preventative Maintenance Audits to ensure compliance of inspections and proper maintenance requirements.
Design and deliver safety training programs, standardized onboarding and workshops across all locations.
Communicate EHS initiatives, performance metrics, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, third-party auditors, and external partners.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve workplace health and safety.
Benchmark against industry best practices and implement scalable improvements across sites.
Participate in continuous learning initiatives for operational safety and environmental improvements.