Senior EHS Leader – Food Packaging Plant (24/7)

Insight Global; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an EHS Manager to own the environmental, health, and safety function for a large 24/7 manufacturing operation with ~500 employees. You will lead site-wide initiatives, partner with plant leadership and corporate EHS teams, oversee compliance, incident investigations, audits, and emergency response programs.

You will manage one direct report, develop EHS policies, and drive safety culture across the facility, emphasizing hazard reduction and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership/management.
• Manufacturing EHS background, ideally in food packaging.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA and state/local regulations.
• Experience with hazardous materials, air permitting, and environmental reporting.
• Experience developing and maintaining EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Experience investigating workplace incidents and driving corrective actions.
• Candidates without a degree may qualify with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing EHS experience and recent EHS management experience.
• No sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Own the site's overall EHS strategy and daily safety operations for a 500+ employee facility.
• Manage and develop one direct report (EHS Coordinator).
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state/local requirements.
• Lead internal and external EHS audits and drive CAPAs.
• Coordinate emergency response programs and drills.
• Train employees on safety initiatives and human performance fundamentals.
• Drive safety culture through leadership and visibility.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Hazard analysis

Accident investigation

Safety training

Plant operations

Education

BS in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental science

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an EHS Manager to own the environmental, health, and safety function for a large 24/7 manufacturing operation with ~500 employees. You will lead site-wide initiatives, partner with plant leadership and corporate EHS teams, oversee compliance, incident investigations, audits, and emergency response programs.

You will manage one direct report, develop EHS policies, and drive safety culture across the facility, emphasizing hazard reduction and continuous improvement.