Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Joby Aviation • Vandalia, OH

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About The Position

As Joby Aviation expands into Ohio, we are seeking a Safety 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proven background in manufacturing environments with a focus on performing job hazard analyses for routine and non-routine tasks, managing laboratory safety, and driving compliance through site inspections and documentation
• Experience designing and delivering safety training in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive risk assessments, including the development of Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees