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.
• Support equipment changeovers and special cleaning requirements for new or high-risk products.
• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture within the sanitation team.
• Flexibility to be on call or work off hours as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

In accordance with applicable policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, may perform the following supervisory responsibilities: Interviewing, hiring, orienting, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising, managing and rewarding performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

BS in Occupational Health and Safety or related field (preferred) or applicable work experience.

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety.
• 3-5 years of sanitation experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (dietary supplement, food preferred).
• Strong knowledge of dietary supplements cGMPs (21 CFR Part 111), GMPs, and sanitation practices.
• Cleaning validation, allergen control and contamination prevention.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, sanitation SOPs, and Master Sanitation Schedules.

Preferred

• OSHA-30 General Industry Certification.
• Familiarity with allergen control programs and environmental monitoring concepts.
• Experience supporting FDA inspections and third-party audits.
• Knowledge/certification of Six Sigma, TPM, Lean methodologies, Continuous Improvement.
• Experience working with local regulatory agencies.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Skills / Abilities Problem Solving

• Strong Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Planning & organizing
• Written/Verbal Communication
• Detail oriented
• Relationship Management
• Quality Orientation
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Flexibility/ adaptability/ multi-tasking
• Interpret technical problems, regulations, environmental reporting.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly require to talk, hear and grasp items. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.

The employee must frequently grasp, lift and/or move items over 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary.

Exposed to various raw materials, including allergens (i.e. milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanuts, wheat, soy).

Additional Information

The Salary Range for this position at Lief Labs is $110,000 - $120,000k Annual (USD). Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, skills, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, wellness benefits, education reimbursement program, and PTO.

Lief is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.

Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.