Manufacturing EHS Risk & Compliance Manager

Novolex Corporate • Yakima, WA

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About The Position

What If You Could Turn Compliance Into Culture? Imagine a plant where audits uncover opportunities—not surprises—and incident reviews become learning moments that strengthen every process. That’s the environment you’ll build as our Manufacturing EHS Risk & Compliance Manager. How You’ll Make an Impact Create and maintain comprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and programs that align with OSHA, EPA, and state/local requirements. Design safety training with the training team to embed safe work practices across all departments. Lead investigations of work-related injuries and illnesses; implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness. Advance Human Performance by equipping teams with training, tools, and event learning sessions. Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to resolve safety concerns and elevate performance. Assist with Workers’ Compensation claims, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up. Facilitate the employee Safety Committee to drive engagement and ownership. Conduct audits to identify potential hazards, define preventive measures, and track closure. Oversee plant security operations, directing communications with the security provider. Manage environmental responsibilities including hazardous materials, air permits, and reporting. What You’ll Bring BS in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental field, or related discipline; 5+ years of EHS experience. Preferred credentials: CIH, CSP, and/or CHP. Deep understanding of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations. Proven experience with hazardous materials programs, air permitting, and environmental reporting. Strong computer literacy with word processing and spreadsheet software. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Collaborative team mindset; effective independently and in group settings. Skilled at prioritizing multiple deadlines and performing under pressure. Available to respond to emergencies and work flexible hours as needed. Preferred Proficiencies Bachelor's Degree Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Ready to turn risk management into lasting cultural change across the plant? Let’s build it—safely, together.

Requirements

• BS in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental field, or related discipline
• 5+ years of EHS experience
• Deep understanding of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations
• Proven experience with hazardous materials programs, air permitting, and environmental reporting
• Strong computer literacy with word processing and spreadsheet software
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative team mindset; effective independently and in group settings
• Skilled at prioritizing multiple deadlines and performing under pressure
• Available to respond to emergencies and work flexible hours as needed

Nice To Haves

• Preferred credentials: CIH, CSP, and/or CHP
• Bachelor's Degree
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and programs that align with OSHA, EPA, and state/local requirements.
• Design safety training with the training team to embed safe work practices across all departments.
• Lead investigations of work-related injuries and illnesses; implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Advance Human Performance by equipping teams with training, tools, and event learning sessions.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to resolve safety concerns and elevate performance.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation claims, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
• Facilitate the employee Safety Committee to drive engagement and ownership.
• Conduct audits to identify potential hazards, define preventive measures, and track closure.
• Oversee plant security operations, directing communications with the security provider.
• Manage environmental responsibilities including hazardous materials, air permits, and reporting.

What This Job Offers

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