EHS Manager – Santa Clara
Direct Hire
SlingShot Connections
About the job:
The EHS Manager leads environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance, chemical safety, and a safe manufacturing environment.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred)
- Has 3+ years of EHS experience with a focus on environmental and chemical safety
- Has strong knowledge of California regulatory agencies including DTSC, CUPA, RWQCB, CARB, and local Air Districts
- Is experienced managing hazardous waste generator requirements and HazCom programs
- Has hands-on EHS experience supporting manufacturing environments (preferred)
- Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA standards and recordkeeping requirements
- Has experience coordinating with Facilities and contractors on safety compliance (preferred)
- Possesses strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Is able to conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions independently
- Is comfortable supporting floor operations and mitigating hazards in real time
What you’ll do:
- Lead site environmental compliance programs including air, water, waste, and hazardous materials
- Ensure compliance with California environmental agencies and applicable regulations
- Manage hazardous waste generator requirements and chemical handling programs
- Maintain Hazardous Materials programs and support Proposition 65 compliance
- Coordinate air permitting and emissions reporting as needed
- Support stormwater and wastewater programs including SWPPP and BMP monitoring
- Maintain inspection and audit readiness and manage corrective actions
- Oversee chemical safety programs including HazCom, SDS management, storage, and labeling
- Conduct chemical risk assessments and implement control measures
- Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans
- Perform routine EHS audits, safety walkthroughs, and track resolution of findings
- Partner with Facilities on building systems, ventilation, and life-safety systems
- Support contractor safety and review facility or process changes for environmental impact
- Deliver required EHS training and promote a strong safety culture across the site

