Req ID: 7067
Department: Operations
Status: Reg F-T Exempt, Exempt
Location: Lodi, California (US-CA)
Workplace Location:
Leads the Environmental, Health and Safety team in the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of all company health, safety, environmental, and sustainability programs. Serves as a key leader and partner in strengthening EHS culture across the organization. This role is responsible for translating strategy into action, ensuring compliance, and driving engagement and accountability at all levels of the business
Essential Functions:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
- Leads the development and execution of EHS strategy and objectives, driving implementation and accountability across all locations
- Partners with senior leaders and functional teams to implement EHS programs and drive ownership
- Provides regular updates on EHS performance, key risks, and initiatives to executive leadership
- Leads continuous improvement efforts across EHS processes, leveraging established methodologies
- Coaches, develops, and mentors EHS team members, building both technical and leadership capability
- Drives initiatives to strengthen EHS culture, focusing on engagement, consistency, and accountability
- Represents the company in interactions with regulatory agencies and supports audits and inspections
- Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, procedures, and training programs
- Partners with internal teams, including Operations and Marketing, to support sustainability and EHS-related initiatives
- Provides technical expertise and guidance to facilities and departments on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
- Supports sustainability programs, including emissions reduction, water stewardship, and waste reduction efforts
- Leads incident investigations, root cause analysis, and ensures timely and effective corrective actions
- Ensures EHS training programs are current, effective, and tracked through the Learning Management System
- Oversees EHS compliance programs including IIPP, PSM, RMP, HMBP, and Emergency Action Plans
- Partners with Engineering and Facilities to ensure contractor safety and compliance
- Monitors, analyzes, and communicates EHS metrics to ensure visibility and informed decision making
- Oversees internal audit programs and ensures timely follow up on corrective actions
- Supports emergency response planning and crisis management readiness
- Manages departmental budget and resources in support of EHS priorities
- Builds team capability and supports development of future EHS leaders
- 10 to 12+ years of Environmental, Health and Safety experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role within a manufacturing or processing environment
- Bachelor’s degree required, degree in environmental, safety, or related field preferred
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, Cal OSHA, and environmental regulations
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders across the organization
- Strong organizational, problem solving, and follow through skills
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Ability to work effectively across a diverse workforce and build strong relationships
- Demonstrated commitment to building an engaged and inclusive culture
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
- Exposure to outdoor and variable environmental conditions
- May require physical activity such as lifting, bending, climbing, or extended standing
- May require flexibility in schedule, including occasional off hours or weekends
- Travel between company locations as needed
Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $215,000.00
The starting pay will be based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, training, education, and geographic location. TFE offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, PTO, wellness programs and fertility and family building benefits. We also provide a 401(k) plan where TFE may make a discretionary profit-sharing contribution.
Trinchero Family Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Trinchero Family Estates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
