Manager Environmental Health and Safety 2
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-California-Sunnyvale
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- 23h ago
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. We have an immediate opportunity for a dynamic Environmental, Health, Safety & Fire Protection (EHSFP) Manager 2 to join our team in Sunnyvale, California . This role supports one of our highest‑visibility manufacturing sites and is critical to driving injury reduction, regulatory compliance excellence, and a strong EHS culture. Reporting to the Site EHSFP Manager, this leader will manage assigned EHS programs and a subset of the EHSFP staff, with responsibility across safety and environmental programs (including air, wastewater, and stormwater). The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader who can engage teams on the shop floor and in the office, drive continuous improvement, and lead cross‑functional projects in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Lead assigned Environmental, Health, Safety & Fire Protection programs and a subset of the EHSFP staff for the Sunnyvale site in a high‑risk manufacturing environment. Partner with site and program leadership to set clear EHS expectations, visibly champion EHS culture, and drive injury reduction and risk‑reduction initiatives. Partner with union representatives, joint safety committees, and line management to identify hazards, resolve concerns, and implement sustainable EHS improvements. Plan, lead, and sustain continuous improvement projects (e.g., standard work, hazard reduction, process simplification) that measurably improve EHS performance and employee engagement. Collaborate with the sector EHSFP Director and other site EHS leaders to align strategies, share best practices, and enhance overall sector EHSFP performance. Develop, implement, and maintain programs covering key areas such as: machine guarding, LOTO, electrical safety, fall protection, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, hot work, and other core safety programs. Oversee environmental programs including air permitting, wastewater, and stormwater requirements; ensure adherence to applicable California and federal regulations and internal standards. Manage relationships and interactions with regulatory agencies (e.g., Cal/OSHA, EPA, AQMD/local air district, local wastewater and stormwater authorities); lead or support agency