Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Omnipure Filter Company, Inc. • Caldwell, ID

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About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager develops, implements, and maintains EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role directs and actively participates in a proactive safety program, integrating EHS considerations into manufacturing processes and facility design while promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

The manager leads employee and management training, including new employee safety orientation, and oversees inspections, audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, workers’ compensation claims, safety committee activities, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) updates. The role also maintains a centralized system for work-related incident reports to support OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements, manages relationships with regulatory agencies, and works with continuous improvement (CI) teams to implement improved safety practices. The position requires hands-on work in a manufacturing environment and the ability to support other shifts for training when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of EHS management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations and standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, and work in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to actively lead hands-on EHS activities, including inspections and training sessions.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs and lead others through change.
• Strong team-player and leadership skills, with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to support other shifts for training when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Professional EHS certification, such as CSP, CIH, or ASP, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Direct and actively participate in a proactive safety program.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into manufacturing processes and facility design.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and management.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents; determine root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Handle workers’ compensation claims from submission through claim closure.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes to maintain effective, compliant EHS programs.
• Manage relationships with regulatory agencies and participate in audits and inspections.
• Work with CI to implement improved safety practices.
• Provide new employee orientation regarding safety practices.
• Champion a safety committee.
• Keep SDS materials up to date.
• Establish a centralized reporting system for work-related incidents to fulfill OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
• Support other shifts for training when necessary.
• Help keep buildings and property up to safety codes through hands-on EHS activities.

What This Job Offers

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