Environmental Health & Safety Manager

About the Company

Clover Sonoma is a purpose-driven, certified B corporation leading the way for conscious businesses. Based in Petaluma, California, Clover is committed to sustainability, regenerative farming, and providing healthy, nutritious products while demonstrating care for animals, people, and the planet.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve EHS programs across dairy manufacturing and distribution operations to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, FDA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Partner with Distribution Management and HR to manage driver safety programs in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Act as a visible partner on the production floor, coaching teams and identifying real-time risks.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses across production, warehouse, and transportation functions.
• Investigate incidents and near misses using root cause analysis to drive prevention.
• Design and deliver safety training including LOTO, machine guarding, ergonomics, and confined space.
• Lead regulatory interactions, including Cal/OSHA inspections and DOT compliance activities.
• Partner with Quality and Food Safety teams to support HACCP programs, GMPs, and SQF audit readiness.
• Support HR with workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Food Science, or equivalent experience
• 4–6 years of hands-on EHS experience in industrial food manufacturing or distribution
• Strong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and compliance
• Experience with HACCP principles in a food manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Ability to work in production floor and warehouse/logistics environments

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-hour (General Industry) certification
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM
• Food safety certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, or SQF Practitioner
• Experience in dairy processing environments (pasteurization, cold chain logistics)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)