Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Pacific Coast Producers • Woodland, CA

1d • $90,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative, is seeking a hands-on and strategic Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager for its production facility in Woodland, California. The role leads environmental, health, and safety initiatives in a food-processing facility that processes whole tomatoes into diced, crushed, stewed, sauce, and paste products. The facility uses advanced sorting technology, a closed-loop water system, and cogeneration power generation.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the EHS Manager develops, implements, and oversees site environmental, health, and safety programs, procedures, policies, and guidelines. The role promotes safety awareness, monitors compliance, identifies and mitigates risks, coordinates with employees, management, third parties, and regulators, and supports incident investigations, Workers’ Compensation claims, training, reporting, and emergency drills.

This is a full-time, on-site, exempt position. The listed annual salary range is $90,000–$150,000, based on experience. The actual offer may depend on relevant skills, education, experience, qualifications and certifications, internal pay equity, market conditions, and business needs. PCP describes its culture as collaborative and mission-driven, with stability, advancement, and development opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant EHS experience in food production or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or a related field, or equivalent experience; the degree is listed as preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Previous manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Occupational Health and Safety Certification.
• ASP/CSP Certification.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety compliance.
• Experience with PSM and RMP.
• Experience in the food and/or beverage industry.

Responsibilities

• Champion EHS awareness across the facility by modeling safe behaviors and staying informed about compliance, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
• Develop and implement EHS procedures, policies, and guidelines to meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to monitor compliance and identify potential risks.
• Collaborate with employees and management to promptly mitigate hazardous conditions and unsafe practices.
• Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for third parties, including neighboring businesses, local councils, and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in incident investigations, manage Workers’ Compensation claims, assist with case management, and help develop and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure thorough completion of reports related to incidents and corrective actions.
• Prepare and present EHS reports as requested.
• Deliver EHS training and actively participate in operational and committee meetings.
• Facilitate emergency evacuation procedures and other safety drills.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support the facility’s EHS objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
• Eligibility for the annual profit-sharing bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family, beginning the first of the month after joining.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, parental leave, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager