Head of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

The role

The Head of EHS will build and lead the Environmental, Health & Safety function across a multi-site manufacturing, lab, and office portfolio. This role involves setting company-wide strategy, managing a team of site-level managers, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What you will do

• Own EHS strategy, standards, and management system company-wide
• Hire, manage, and develop a team of site-level EHS Managers
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international EHS regulations
• Set and oversee safety programs for manufacturing, lab, cleanroom, and construction sites
• Own incident reporting, investigation, and corrective-action processes
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning
• Own hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance
• Partner with Facilities, Real Estate, and Security during site selection and buildout
• Oversee contractor safety compliance across active capital projects
• Build and deliver EHS training programs and drive safety culture

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience
• 3-5 years in a leadership role managing other EHS professionals across multiple sites
• Deep working knowledge of OSHA and other applicable federal/state EHS regulations
• Demonstrated experience building or scaling an EHS program
• Experience with manufacturing, lab, or industrial environments
• Experience managing incident investigation, regulatory inspections, and corrective action processes
• Ability to build programs and standards from limited existing infrastructure
• Strong cross-functional communication skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Nice to have

• Experience in defense, aerospace, government, or other secure-facility contractor environments
• Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled-environment safety requirements
• Experience building or managing EHS programs across international sites
• Familiarity with Technology Control Plans, ITAR/EAR basics, or working alongside cleared/vetted personnel
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent)
• Eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay
• FSA
• HSA
• Life insurance
• Free daily lunch while working onsite
• Fully-stocked kitchen
• Unlimited PTO
• Casual dress code
• Pre-IPO stock option grants
• Relocation assistance
• Annual bonuses (coming soon)

Before you apply

• CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach

About the company

CHAOS Industries is a modern defense company with a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™). Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles with global offices.