EHS Manager, WA location

Piping Rock•Vancouver, WA

24d•$110,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety programs at the company’s Washington manufacturing, packaging, and distribution locations. As a member of the site Management team, the role develops departmental and site strategies, sets goals, drives improvements, and develops processes and systems to enhance safety and continually improve environmental and safety metrics across both Washington sites. The manager learns site processes and workflows and helps the Management team achieve site goals while safely delivering quality products to customers. The role manages environmental, health, and safety policies and programs; maintains regulatory compliance, permits, and reporting; and supports employee training, safety committees, inspections, incident investigations, and workers’ compensation claims. The position is on-call and available to respond to off-hour calls. Work is performed onsite in a light industrial environment and requires appropriate personal protective equipment and clean room attire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or engineering, health and safety, or a related course of study.
Five to ten years of experience in a similar capacity within a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of experience in a manufacturing or sanitation environment and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
Ability to work under time restraints and be results-driven.
Ability to organize, classify, and structure multiple pieces of information accurately.
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills; competence in problem solving, team building, and planning.
Clear understanding of federal and state environmental regulations and OSHA standards and guidelines, and ability to apply them in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of workers’ compensation guidelines and procedures.
Working knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge and understanding of 21 CFR 110, 21 CFR 111, ANSI 173-2005, and USP Dietary Supplement GMP Requirements.
Ability to maintain punctuality and predictable attendance.
Ability to work onsite in a light industrial environment, including some exposure to non-toxic dust.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clean room attire.
Ability to stand and/or walk more than four hours per day and up to twelve hours per shift.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company and safety policies and practices, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Ensure tasks are performed according to food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
Promote a safe culture and awareness within the area of responsibility.
Develop practical safety programs applicable to different work areas.
Be on-call and available for off-hour calls and responses.
Manage and implement Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of environmental and safety regulations and standards.
Maintain and improve facility environmental and safety programs.
Ensure environmental permits are maintained and regulatory reports are submitted accurately and on time.
Oversee implementation of the TCPA and DPCC environmental programs.
Ensure appropriate environmental and safety training is completed for the work environment, including training for new employees.
Ensure effective safety committees.
Set departmental and site safety and environmental goals and drive the EHS team and site toward achieving them.
Work with plant Human Resources to oversee accurate and timely reporting of labor hours and injury/illness information.
Work with plant Human Resources to coordinate dissemination of Right to Know information to employees.
Establish facility first-aid capabilities, or EMT service if the facility is remote, as appropriate.
Monitor the effectiveness of procedures for correcting hazardous conditions and work practices.
Work with department supervision to conduct thorough and timely accident investigations.
Assist Human Resources with workers’ compensation claims management.
Conduct frequent plant safety inspections and observe workers for safe and unsafe behaviors.
Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned and required.