Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

AGC Biologics•Bothell, WA

8d•$124,320 - $170,940•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety leads efforts to create a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace at AGC Biologics. The role develops and implements EHS programs and provides technical guidance to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence, from facility startup through ongoing operations. Working with teams across the organization, the Senior Manager drives continuous improvement, employee ownership of safety, and a proactive safety culture. The position oversees site EHS programs, management systems, audits, incident investigations, training, emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management, and regulatory agency interactions. It supports construction projects and evaluates risks related to new or modified processes, equipment, chemicals, and capital projects. The role directly supervises and develops the site EHS team, establishes program priorities, and manages the annual EHS department budget. The position is onsite in Bothell, with a standard schedule and a flexible schedule/on-call requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or a related science field, with equivalent related experience in environmental health and safety.
10 years of experience in environmental health and safety management, including experience in biopharmaceutical or chemical industries.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental health and safety laws and regulations, including environmental permitting, emergency planning, and fire protection/life safety requirements.
Expertise in ergonomics, behavior-based safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, safety analysis methods and control strategies, including job safety incident analysis, safety FMEA, safety kaizen, and LEAN tools.
Knowledge and experience implementing EHS management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Ability to collect and analyze data, assess risk factors, and identify solutions to complex problems.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on an on-call basis.
Computer proficiency with software applications used for analysis, monitoring, reporting, and presentations.
Well-developed interpersonal, written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to partner across all organizational levels.
Ability to provide strategic direction while remaining engaged in tactical work and day-to-day execution.
Ability to prioritize and secure resources for projects and initiatives that improve site safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, and overall EHS performance.
Strong understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory reporting requirements.
Knowledge of occupational safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous chemicals and materials, hazardous waste, and emergency response programs.
Strong understanding of process safety management principles and risk assessment methodologies.
Ability to evaluate EHS implications associated with process, equipment, chemical, and project changes.
Strong technical writing skills for regulatory documentation, procedures, reports, and compliance records.
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical direction for a multidisciplinary workforce.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CSP or CIH.
ISO certification.

Responsibilities

Lead site EHS efforts to build a safe work culture and robust EHS procedures and processes, partnering with site leadership to strengthen accountability and minimize operational risk.
Evaluate emerging state and federal regulatory requirements and develop and implement EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and control site-specific risks.
Analyze EHS performance and implement continuous-improvement opportunities, strategies, and plans aligned with company objectives and goals.
Provide EHS oversight and support for construction projects; work with contractors and project management to review planned activities and safety work plans for safe design, code compliance, and environmental protection.
Partner with Operations and Engineering to evaluate EHS requirements and risks associated with process, equipment, chemical, and capital project changes, and establish controls before implementation.
Oversee ongoing conformance and certification to site EHS management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001; lead management system reviews, audits, and inspections.
Establish and oversee EHS reporting, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes; lead or champion serious-incident investigations.
Design and deliver EHS training programs and manage the site EHS e-learning system.
Interface with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting requirements; represent the site during inspections, audits, and inquiries.
Establish, mentor, and support site safety organizations, including the Safety Committee, Wellness team, Ergonomics team, and Environmental/Sustainability teams; facilitate continuous-improvement teams using safety analysis tools and methods.
Evaluate new client molecules for occupational health and safety risk and serve as a subject matter expert for client EHS audits and inquiries.
Oversee site emergency preparedness and planning, procedures, and the formation and training of an emergency response team.
Oversee industrial hygiene programs, including sampling plans and process improvements and controls to minimize employee exposure to hazardous substances.
Oversee the hazardous waste management program, including waste minimization, pollution prevention planning, handling, transportation, disposal, and reporting.
Directly supervise and develop the site EHS team.
Establish priorities and ensure effective execution of assigned EHS programs and responsibilities.
Develop and manage the annual EHS department budget.