EHS Manager (Onsite)

Cornerstone Building Brands • Auburn, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads site compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture. The role partners with site leadership to drive EHS performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement. It reports directly to the Plant Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to corporate EHS leadership. The manager may support enterprise-wide initiatives and assist other locations as needed, including occasional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, including regulatory interaction.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, L&I, and environmental regulations covering air, water, and waste.
• Experience with audits, incident investigations, and compliance programs.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage budgets.
• Act consistently with the company’s values of Safety, Integrity, and Inclusion and its behaviors and mindsets of Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, and Continuous Improvement.
• Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems.
• Collaborate as a team player and partner with others respectfully and humbly.
• Understand the business and the financial impact of decisions, and make informed decisions to maximize return on investment.
• Lead change in a way that brings people along.
• Bring positive energy to complex challenges in a fast-paced environment and energize others toward business objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and L&I.
• Partner with site leadership to implement and sustain safe work practices.
• Oversee incident reporting and investigations; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training to maintain compliance and build capability.
• Conduct inspections and audits, identify risks, and ensure timely resolution.
• Manage compliance calendars, regulatory reporting, and agency interactions.
• Lead emergency response programs, including planning, training, and drills.
• Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Manage environmental compliance activities, including permitting, reporting, and monitoring of air, water, and waste.
• Ensure effective systems for SDS management, industrial hygiene, and environmental testing.
• Support sustainability initiatives and corporate EHS systems, such as Origami.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, HR, and Risk on projects, inspections, and injury management.
• Review capital projects, process changes, and facility modifications for EHS risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD) and short-term disability (STD).
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and professional development.
• Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager