EHS Manager, WA location

Piping Rock•Vancouver, WA

21d•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, this role develops departmental and site strategies, sets goals, drives improvements, and develops processes and systems that enhance safety and continuously improve environmental and safety metrics across both Washington sites. The EHS Manager learns site processes and workflows and helps the Management team achieve site goals while safely delivering quality products to customers. The role manages and implements environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures; maintains environmental permits and regulatory reporting; oversees environmental programs and employee training; and works with Human Resources and department supervision on injury reporting, workers’ compensation, accident investigations, and safe work practices. The EHS Manager is on call and available to respond to calls outside regular working hours. Work is performed onsite in a light industrial environment. The employee must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clean room attire. The position involves moderate physical activity, including standing or walking for more than four hours per day and up to twelve hours per shift, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, and some exposure to non-toxic dust.

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 manufacturing or sanitation and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work under time constraints 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.
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clean room attire.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for more than four hours per day and up to twelve hours per shift.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
Must be able to work onsite in a light industrial environment, including some exposure to non-toxic dust.

Responsibilities

Follow Standard Operating Procedures, company and safety policies and practices, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Ensure tasks are performed according to food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
Promote a safe culture and awareness and develop practical safety programs for different work areas.
Manage and implement Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of environmental and safety regulations and standards, and 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, including training for new employees.
Ensure safety committees are effective.
Set departmental and site safety and environmental goals, and drive the EHS team and site to achieve them.
Work with plant Human Resources to ensure accurate and timely reporting of labor hours and injury and illness information.
Coordinate dissemination of Right to Know information for employees with plant Human Resources.
Establish facility first aid capabilities when appropriate, or EMT service if the facility is remote.
Monitor the effectiveness of procedures for correcting hazardous conditions and work practices.
Work with department supervision to conduct timely and thorough 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.
Be on call and available for off-hour calls and responses.