Senior EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & ISO 45001

Sofidel; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional training

Job summary

Sofidel America, a leading hygienic and domestic paper products manufacturer, seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for our Lewiston, ID facility. You will lead safety, health, and environmental programs, driving regulatory compliance and a safety-first culture across operations.

Responsibilities include policy development, training, audits, incident management, and ISO 45001:2018 maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years' EHS experience in industrial environment.
• Strong leadership, influencing and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communications skills with both internal and external personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and drive significant performance and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, manuals, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and corporate safety and environmental regulations.
• Design and conduct training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers to reinforce a safety-first culture.
• Oversee emergency action plans for employee and facility safety.
• Manage and facilitate new employee and contractor safety orientations.
• Act as the safety representative for all new equipment installations.
• Lead Safety Committee meetings and promote active employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, liaising with insurance carriers and brokers as necessary.
• Observe and coach employees on safe work behaviors and best practices.
• Oversee PPE inventory and distribution to ensure compliance with workplace safety requirements.
• Prepare and manage the safety budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.
• Act as the facility security administrator, ensuring workplace security measures align with company policies.
• Stay current on industry best practices and regulatory changes, integrating new developments into safety programs.
• Maintain and promote ISO 45001:2018 certification.

Job description

Sofidel America, a leading hygienic and domestic paper products manufacturer, seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for our Lewiston, ID facility. You will lead safety, health, and environmental programs, driving regulatory compliance and a safety-first culture across operations.

Responsibilities include policy development, training, audits, incident management, and ISO 45001:2018 maintenance.