Operations Compliance and EHS Coordinator - TEMP TO HIRE

Job Summary

The Operations Compliance & EHS Coordinator supports Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance programs, coordinates internal audits, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across Waev's manufacturing operations. This role also provides administrative and project support to the Director of Operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping, SDS management, injury and illness logs, and required safety postings
• Ensure all compliance documentation is accurate, up to date, and audit-ready at all times
• Prepare and submit required regulatory filings and reports
• Assist with new hire safety orientation and maintain training records
• Cook internal safety audits and facility walkthroughs
• Document findings, assign corrective actions, and track completion
• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day EHS-related questions from the production floor
• Escalate safety or compliance concerns as appropriate
• Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives (5S, visual management, SOP development)
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, standardization, and efficiency
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects
• Provide administrative and project support to the Director of Operations (reporting, scheduling, meeting coordination, project tracking)
• Support tracking of key operational initiatives and follow-up on action items

Performance Measurement

• Maintain audit-ready compliance programs with no missed regulatory requirements
• Timely completion of internal audits, closure of corrective actions, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Effectiveness in supporting operational priorities and improving process consistency

Education and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Business, Operations, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of experience in operations, safety, compliance, or administrative roles required
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or OEM environments preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially Excel and document management
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage recurring compliance tasks independently
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Clear communication skills with the ability to escalate issues and present information to leadership
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement concepts (5S, Lean, Kaizen) preferred
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred, or willingness to obtain

Working Conditions

• Location: On-site in Anaheim, CA
• Environment: Fast-paced office/manufacturing/warehouse environment

EEO Statement

Waev Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.