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Moreno Valley, CA
The Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Manager (EHS&S) oversees the
day-to-day EHS and Security operations for iHerb’s Moreno Valley facility and provides
support to the Perris facility as needed. The manager will function as an EHS&S
Business Partner for assigned functional areas (e.g., Operations). Manager will fulfill
site-wide responsibilities for specific program area ownership. The manager is
responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations including but
not limited to: Cal-OSHA/OSHA, DOT, Cal-EPA/EPA, Riverside County Department of
Environmental Health and Public Health.
Job Expectations:
● Manages various EHS&S programs to ensure compliance with applicable
regulatory and company requirements, utilizing industry best practices to identify
and manage risk.
● Acts as a critical resource for change management implementation needs (e.g.,
new construction, new equipment, chemicals, capital projects) related to hazard
identification, determining necessary risk assessment programs.
● Facilitates across multiple business functions and business units; to help
management establish objectives and plan EHS compliance and security
programs to achieve goals.
● Leads the identification of programs that need improvement. Creates and leads
teams to address deficiencies. Negotiates to align resources from business
functions.
● Implements continuous improvement and compliance assurance programs to
ensure the site complies with applicable regulatory and company requirements
and is always inspection ready.
● Provides leadership for achievement of EHS Site Goals (e.g., Injury rates),
including data collection and analysis, action plan development, forecasting,
communication, and organizational influence as needed to set and achieve
goals.
● Manages and reports EHS KPIs including safety; security and sustainability
including leading and lagging indicators.
● Implements corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to incidents and
inspections/audits
● May lead government and company compliance interactions relative to EHS&S
requirements, including reporting, notification, facilitating inspections, and
ensuring closure of corrective actions.
● Leads oversight and facilitation of staff in the development and sustaining of EHS
Committees and local Emergency Response Team
● Manages contracted security support staff and security KPIs
● Perform incident investigations and track Corrective and Preventive Actions
(CAPAs) to closure.
● Advises business partners/leaders with current EHS trends.
● Implement EHS communications through regular electronic updates and
presentations.
● Manages workers compensation cases to closure.
● Uses every opportunity to drive EHS&S awareness by demonstrating safe
behavior, continuous self-development and education in areas of environmental,
health & safety compliance, industry trends and regulatory developments
● Manage ergonomics program
● Develop routine regulatory reports required by the various environmental permits,
conduct required activities to maintain the permits and file reapplications
necessary to meet business needs
● Perform site audits and lead efforts with management teams to implement
corrective actions
● Manage EHS Budgets, assist with planning and maintaining the EHS
Departments finances.
● Manage Industrial Safety programs and ensure compliance with all regulatory
requirements, i.e., lockout/tag out, confined space, fall protection, powered
industrial vehicles and company policies and procedures.
● Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices.
● Conduct inspections of the facility, machinery and safety equipment to identify
and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulatory compliance.
● Implement and administer hazard control methods and safety procedures.
● Implement and maintain warehouse management safety accountability
programs.
● Ensure Worker’s Compensation Claims Management program is administered in
an effective and compliant manner in conjunction with the Corporate Safety
Manager and Human Resources department including incident investigations,
data analysis and recurrence prevention program and procedures.
● Respond and aid in all emergency situations. Provide first aid to team members
as needed and when feasible.
● Effectively manage EHS&S programs through influence and partnership with
warehouse leads.
● Partner with warehouse leads and operations staff through frequent interactions
on the warehouse floor focused on risk reduction
● Conduct emergency response drills on an annual basis, report results to
management, and implement identified corrective actions
● Safety incentive programs by compiling department results monthly and
communicating results electronically and in writing. Provide recognition to
department team members though monthly, quarterly, semi and annual
celebrations.
The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of
this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and
responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable,
with or without notice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
● Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements that govern worker health and
safety; physical assessment and ergonomic skills; strong presentation skills for
training required.
● Strong analytical skills’ excellent verbal and written communications skills’ proven
ability to work and communicate with all levels of the organization; experience in
a multi-shift operation a plus.
● Work hours will be flexible to support multiple shifts with dynamic changing
business needs.
● CPR and First Aid certified
● Previous experience in camera monitoring software preferred
● Previous experience in access control systems preferred
● Ability to build cross functional relationships
● Influences without authority and leads change effectively
● Engages with all team members and earns trust
Equipment Knowledge:
● Knowledge of Google Suite as well as Microsoft Office
● Utilizes Asana as the main management tool
● Proficient computer skills.
Experience Requirements:
Generally, requires a minimum of five (5) years safety, risk management or related
experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment. Minimum three (3) years of
supervisory experience.
Education Requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety Environment and
Health or related field preferred or a combination of education and equivalent
work experience.
● CSP or CIH certification is preferred.
● Active membership in at least one relevant professional organization (e.g., BCSP,
AIHA, NSC, ASSP) is preferred.
Judgment/Reasoning Ability:
Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise
and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to
escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a
Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While
performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and
hear. The Team Member is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands
and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms. Reaching above shoulder
heights, below the waist or lifting as required to store materials throughout the workday.
The Team Member may occasionally lift or move materials and products up to 25
pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional
business travel may be required.
Work Environment:
The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:
● Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions
● Professional, yet casual work environment
● Warehouse environment
● Ability to work extended hours as required
● Must be available to work all shifts, Including occasional overtime
About iHerb
iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earth’s
best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value,
delivered with the most convenient experience.
We’re the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and
supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years, we’ve
been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality
products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 30,000
products, from over 1,200 brands direct to our customers in 185+ countries.
Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.
With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members
share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values
unite our global team:
Focus on the Customer · Empower Our People · Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly ·
Embrace Diversity & Inclusion · Strive for Simplicity