Job Description
Environmental Health & Safety Manager Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.
Richmond, CA USA EHS Manager – Richmond, CA Drive Safety. Ensure Compliance. Make an Impact.
Are you a hands-on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leader with a passion for fostering a culture of safety and compliance? Do you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment where your expertise directly impacts employees, customers, and the environment? If so, AAK USA, Inc. is looking for you to join our team in Richmond, CA!
Why Join Us? At AAK, we’re committed to excellence in safety, sustainability, and innovation. As an EHS Manager, you’ll be the site leader for wastewater and shipping port operations, driving compliance and safety initiatives across our manufacturing facilities, offices, laboratories, and pilot projects. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will shape a safer, more sustainable workplace.
What You’ll Do: > Lead hands-on EHS programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
> Champion a culture of safety and risk management, conducting hazard analyses, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
> Implement corporate Process Safety policies, overseeing hazard analyses and revalidations.
> Drive sustainability initiatives, including workplace pollution control, waste management, and recycling programs.
> Develop and lead employee safety training programs, emergency response planning, and accident investigation initiatives.
> Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to set safety priorities and goals, ensuring continuous improvement.
What You Bring: 8+ years of hands-on EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
Experience in process safety management, risk assessments, and compliance auditing.
Knowledge of food processing, packaging, GMP, and mechanical engineering is a plus.
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with a team-oriented mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) and ERP applications.
Familiarity with Bay Area environmental regulations and US Coast Guard compliance is highly desirable.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
What We Offer: * Competitive Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 annually
- Career Growth & Development: Career paths, training and development, e-learning, and tuition reimbursement programs to help you grow in your career.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
- Health Savings Account: AAK contributes $1,000-$1,500 annually to help you manage medical expenses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: 4.5% company match on the first 6% you contribute.
- Financial & Life Protection: Free life and disability insurance, plus additional options like pet insurance, identity theft protection, and legal coverage.
- Exclusive Discounts: Save on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more.
- Workplace Culture: On-site celebrations, events, and community engagement opportunities.
- Recognition & Rewards: Amazon AwardCo incentives for peer-to-peer recognition and service milestones.
At AAK, we are committed to diversity, inclusivity, and safety. We believe that a diverse team brings new perspectives and innovation, driving us forward to Make Better Happen in everything we do. Our leadership prioritizes the health and safety of all employees and fosters an environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today! AAK USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. EOE M/F/D/V.
About AAK Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
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