EHSS Operations Manager, PMTS

Quantum Scape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium‑metal battery technology. The company’s next‑generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

The EHSS team is a diverse group of engineers and scientists that ensure the safety and compliance of activities  interact with every department and integrate safety and sustainability into all aspects of the development of this cutting‑edge technology. Team members pride themselves on their ability to quickly adapt to ever‑changing needs of Quantum Scape’s technologists.

The EHSS team is seeking a hands‑on senior level EHSS manager with the knowledge and flexibility to support the dynamic team  will lead the EHSS team to manage EHS operations on a day‑to‑day level, ensuring regulatory requirements and permit conditions are met, while looking at the effect of today’s decisions on future planning flexibility. You will build trust with all levels and bring integrity and customer focus to the implementation of EHSS programs.

We’re looking for someone who takes personal accountability for the team’s safety.

• Manage a team of EHSS professionals to develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.
• Manage all aspects of environmental programs:
  • Ensure all permit requirements are met
  • Oversee chemical storage and handling. Serve as a technical resource in evaluating chemical hazards.
  • Ensure waste and recyclable materials are properly managed
  • Interface with regulators
  • Manage TSCA compliance for all incoming and outgoing chemicals
  • Assist in pollution prevention activities
• Complete audits, IH sampling, ergonomic assessments, document any actions needed and follow through to completion.
• Ensure incidents are investigated and proper follow‑up actions are carried through.
• Perform risk assessment and job hazard analyses
• Manage safety and environmental/sustainability metrics
• Provide input in equipment design and installation projects in EHS, ensure safety and environmental compliance during construction projects
• Lead site EHSS committees and interface with regulatory personnel
• Serve as the primary contact for incident response, investigation, and resolution
• Lead the site Emergency Response Team
• Evaluate proposed EHSS compliance laws and regulations to determine applicability and impact to current program and operations.

• BS in chemistry or engineering field (preferred but not required) and 10+ Years of work experience in EHS (or master’s degree & 7+ years)
• Strong environmental experience, including hazardous materials and waste management, air emissions, wastewater, and sustainability
• Must have highly developed written and verbal cross‑functional communication skills
• Strong data management and analysis skills
• Strong people skills as the position will be required to influence people
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• MS in chemistry or engineering field
• CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification
• Experience working within a battery or automotive manufacturing teams
• Experience with environmental audits, ISO 14000, TSCA compliance, IATA, BAAQMD compliance, waste minimization, sustainability

• Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox requiring the use of fine motor skills
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Reaching and twisting motions with hands
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

This position is required to work on site 5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position. As an on‑site R&D and manufacturing operations organization, in‑person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.

Expected salary range for this role is from $134,700 to $205,500, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational…