EHS Manager; On-Site

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Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house Product Development and R&D team create the best-tasting and most cutting-edge formulations of supplements. Lief also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing facility, which offers custom solutions for a multitude of supplement categories. Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands.

Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth. Lief Labs is located in the Santa Clarita Valley (Valencia, CA.)

Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs within a manufacturing environment. This role is also responsible for leading and overseeing all sanitation activities within the organization to ensure that all equipment, production areas, and support spaces are properly cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination and maintain product safety and quality.

This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations while proactively fostering a strong safety culture. This role must also ensure all sanitation practices are in compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, and company quality standards.

This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior leadership on a regular basis and requires an ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization. The EHS manager will report to the Director of Operations while working very closely with the Quality Assurance Manager on the Sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

Environmental, Health, and Safety

• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, programs, training, and reporting in compliance with local, state, and federal agencies to support an injury-free, healthy work environment.
• Plan, implement, and oversee company safety programs, including safety committees, emergency evacuation drills, first-aid/CPR certifications, etc.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for supervisors and employees, including new hire safety orientation, annual California Workplace Violence Prevention, Lockout Tagout (LOTO), industrial lift/truck training, etc.
• Lead compliance efforts, including internal self-audits, compliance audits, contractor compliance (IPCC), and corrective action plan development and execution.
• Conduct facility inspections to identify existing or potential hazards, determine corrective or preventive actions, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of all incidents and injuries from initial report through closure.
• Manage California environmental regulatory requirements, including Storm Water, Waste Water, Air Quality, and Hazardous Waste.
• Track safety performance metrics (e.g., lost time accidents) and support annual departmental goal setting and continuous improvement.
• Maintain required safety/sanitation records, documentation, and manuals (e.g., SDS, OSHA, DOT, chemical lists, etc.).
• Manage regulatory agency and third-party audits, inspections, inquiries, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as a visible safety leader on the production floor and in office environments, reinforcing safe work practices and accountability at all levels.

Sanitation

• Design, schedule, and supervise sanitation activities for manufacturing rooms, packaging areas, warehouse, support areas, equipment, utensils, and common areas.
• Develop, implement and enforce Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Ensure proper execution of cleaning, sanitizing, and verification activities in accordance with approved SSOPs and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS).
• Train and coach appropriate staff on proper cleaning techniques, chemical usage, safety practices and GMP requirements.
• Verify proper cleaning and sanitation of manufacturing equipment, utensils and facilities to prevent cross-contamination and allergen risks.
• Oversee line clearance, pre-operational inspections, and post-sanitation release activities as required.
• Ensure sanitation practices meet 21 CFR Part 111, FDA guidance, and internal quality standards.
• Partner with Quality departments to support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Production and Maintenance teams to investigate and resolve sanitation and compliance issues.
• Investigate sanitation-related deviations, non-conformances, contamination events, or customer complaints, and implement CAPAs.
• Manage sanitation activities with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to minimize downtime and ensure readiness for manufacturing.
• Partner with Quality to validate and verify cleaning procedures, including allergen and cross-contact controls.
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