Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Joby Aviation • Marina, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Leader to direct strategic and operational safety programs for our growing Marina, CA site. This role combines high-level strategy with a strong field presence, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence through proactive risk mitigation. As a trusted advisor to site leadership, you will lead cross-functional safety initiatives, strengthen our safety culture, and scale practical EH&S solutions to support our long-term growth. This position is based in Marina, CA, with periodic travel to other local Joby sites.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Safety Engineering, Aviation, Safety, Physical Sciences, Health, or similar technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in EHS and relevant positions experience.
• 5+ years of direct people management experience within EHS or related fields.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or aviation. This includes job hazard analysis of routine and non-routine tasks, laboratory management, site inspections, development and delivery of safety training, compliance obligations, hazardous waste management, and records/documentation.
• Hazardous Waste, DOT, and HAZWOPER.
• Experience creating and conducting safety training in an R&D environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations with emphasis on Process Safety Management, LOTO, Machine Guarding, and Electrical Safety.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Current driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
• ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor.
• Experience in management system implementation.
• Experience implementing behavior-based safety (BBS) programs.
• Experience in environmental programs: RCRA, Storm Water, and SPCC.
• Experience in an aviation manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Safety Engineering or MS in environmental management, physical sciences, safety management, industrial hygiene, or an appropriate technical field.
• CSP, ASP, MPH, P.E., CIH, and/or CHMM.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of EH&S professionals, providing clear direction and professional development while fostering a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Serve as a technical advisor to site leadership and facilitate Safety Committees, integrating EHS initiatives with Lean Manufacturing principles like 5S and Visual Management.
• Interpret and ensure site-wide adherence to OSHA, NFPA, EPA, DOT, and DTSC standards.
• Oversee all regulatory reporting systems, including CERS, eVQ, and the Biennial Reporting System (BRS).
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment designs to identify chemical/physical hazards; implement engineering and administrative controls to reduce occupational exposure and prevent injury.
• Execute formal EHS audits, safety walkthroughs, and monitoring programs to identify and correct unsafe conditions while ensuring conformance with state and federal standards.
• Lead root-cause analysis for EHS events and manage the closure of action items.
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and the sharing of organizational safety lessons.
• Manage the SDS program and oversee the development of technical training materials (e.g., HAZCOM, Electrical Safety, Ergonomics) to ensure that safety procedures are consistently applied across the site.

What This Job Offers

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