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EHS & Facilities Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Santa Ana, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 150000 - 160000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Eleven Recruiting is seeking an experienced EHS and Facilities Manager to join one of our leading aerospace manufacturing clients in Santa Ana. This pivotal role is responsible for leading Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) operations overseeing facilities management and driving continuous improvement initiatives across a high-output composites manufacturing facility.
This individual will work cross-functionally to support production goals while fostering a clean safe and compliant workplace environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge leadership presence and hands-on experience in both EHS and facilities oversight within a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities:
Technical Expertise
This individual will work cross-functionally to support production goals while fostering a clean safe and compliant workplace environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge leadership presence and hands-on experience in both EHS and facilities oversight within a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities:
Technical Expertise
- Ensure compliance with OSHA EPA and other regulatory standards.
- Oversee environmental programs including hazardous waste air emissions and SDS documentation.
- Manage emergency response procedures drills and compliance inspections.
- Support capital equipment installations and process changes through an EHS lens.
- Conduct audits of safety systems (fire suppression ventilation PPE hoists eyewash stations etc.).
- Lead the Site HSE Committee and drive closure of action items through leadership collaboration.
- Serve as the main point anaof contact during regulatory audits and inspections.
- Champion 6S workplace organization across all departments including production warehouse and admin areas.
- Train and guide managers and staff on safety protocols and compliance best practices.
- Manage facility operations ensuring uptime and efficiency across shared services.
- Conduct risk assessments incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Implement corrective/preventive actions and track progress through safety KPIs.
- Monitor cost efficiency and develop budgets for shared services and facilities maintenance.
- Sustain best-in-class 6S and safety standards across all work areas.
- Identify and execute safety and environmental initiatives that reduce risk and improve compliance.
- Keep internal programs aligned with evolving regulatory and operational requirements.
- Deliver EH&S training across various employee levels and departments.
- Facilitate safety meetings share compliance updates and drive engagement in safety initiatives.
- Maintain clear records for audits incidents training permits and facility performance.
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish to effectively lead and support a diverse workforce.
- 10 years of progressive EHS and Facilities Management experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace and composites industry experience strongly preferred.
- Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Occupational Health & Safety Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
- Deep knowledge of OSHA EPA hazardous waste and environmental compliance protocols.
- Demonstrated success leading 6S/5S implementation and EHS program development.
- Proven track record in regulatory audits incident investigations and risk mitigation strategies.
- Strong leadership organizational and communication skills across all levels of a facility.
- Experience managing vendors budgets facility infrastructure and site maintenance programs.
- Proficiency with facility management systems and safety compliance software.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CSP CHMM CIH) and project management experience are a plus.
Required Experience:
Manager
