EHS Leader, 24/7 Food Packaging Plant Safety

Insight Global (United States); Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Schedule: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; on-call responsibilities; Thursday meetings at 6:30 AM. Plant operates 24/7.

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking an EHS Manager for a top food packaging/manufacturing client. This individual will own the environmental, health, and safety function for a large, 24/7 manufacturing operation with approximately 500 employees and will lead site-wide initiatives focused on regulatory compliance, hazard reduction, employee safety, and continuous improvement. The EHS Manager will partner closely with plant leadership, operations, maintenance, HR, and corporate EHS teams to develop safety strategy, oversee OSHA/EPA compliance, lead incident investigations and audits, coordinate emergency response programs, and strengthen the site's overall safety culture. This is a highly visible plant leadership opportunity with one direct report and significant ownership over EHS strategy and execution. Day-to-Day:

• Own the site's overall EHS strategy and daily safety operations for a 500-employee, 500K+ sq. ft., 24/7 manufacturing facility
• Manage and develop one direct report, an EHS Coordinator
• Develop, implement, and maintain plant EHS policies, procedures, and programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local requirements
• Partner with the training team to develop and deliver employee safety training
• Investigate accidents, injuries, occupational illnesses, near misses, and safety concerns
• Identify root causes and ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented
• Champion Human Performance principles through training, tools, and event learning teams
• Identify operational safety hazards and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and HR on solutions
• Assist with Workers' Compensation claims
• Organize and facilitate the employee Safety Committee
• Lead/facilitate internal and external EHS audits and follow corrective actions through completion
• Coordinate emergency response programs for medical, chemical, fire, evacuation, and rescue scenarios
• Designate and train emergency responders and coordinate drills
• Maintain accurate EHS procedures, forms, work instructions, and employee communications
• Drive employee ownership of safety through training, education, visibility, and leading by example

Must-Haves:

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience, including recent EHS leadership/management experience
• Strong manufacturing EHS background, ideally within food packaging or a closely related environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local regulations
• Experience with hazardous materials, air permitting, and environmental reporting
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS policies, procedures, and programs
• Experience investigating workplace incidents, injuries, illnesses, and near misses and driving corrective actions
• Ability to identify plant safety hazards and partner effectively with operations, maintenance, and HR
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, respond to emergencies, and work flexible hours/on-call as needed
• Education/experience: BS in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or related discipline preferred. Candidates without a degree can qualify with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing EHS experience and recent EHS management experience

Plusses:

• CSP, CIH, and/or CHP certification
• Food packaging manufacturing experience
• Blown-film or plastics manufacturing experience
• Human Performance principles/event learning experience
• Experience leading Safety Committees
• Experience managing or mentoring EHS staff