Safety Manager

EHS ManagerYakima, WA

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A leading manufacturer of food and specialty packaging products is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives at a large-scale manufacturing facility in Yakima, WA.
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity supporting a 550-employee manufacturing operation. The EHS Manager will have significant influence on site safety culture, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and execute the site-wide Environmental, Health & Safety strategy and compliance programsEnsure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulationsConduct safety audits, risk assessments, inspections, and incident investigationsIdentify opportunities to reduce workplace hazards and improve overall safety performanceDevelop, implement, and deliver employee safety training programsManage workers' compensation processes and support return-to-work initiativesLead and coordinate emergency response and preparedness programsPartner closely with Operations, Maintenance, HR, Quality, and other departments to drive safety improvementsOversee environmental reporting, permitting, and compliance requirementsTrack EHS metrics and develop action plans to address performance gapsPromote employee engagement and accountability around safety practicesSupervise, mentor, and develop an EHS CoordinatorSupport continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen site safety and environmental performance
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field with 5+ years of EHS experience10+ years of directly related EHS experience may be considered in lieu of a degreePrevious EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is requiredStrong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systemsExperience with environmental compliance, permitting, and reportingExperience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigationsFood-grade manufacturing, packaging, plastics, blown film, or similar manufacturing experience is preferredPrevious experience supervising or mentoring EHS personnel is preferredStrong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skillsAbility to work collaboratively with employees and leaders at all levels of a manufacturing organizationHands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day EHS responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits$105,000 – $120,000 base salary10% annual bonusMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysTuition reimbursementCareer development opportunitiesRelocation assistance availableFree onsite clinic
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of EHS for a large-scale manufacturing operation and make a measurable impact on safety culture, compliance, and operational performance. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on EHS leader who enjoys working directly with plant leadership and employees while building long-term improvements across the facility. xzbcwsv
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to learn more about the opportunity.