EHS Manager - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 115k/year - Burlington, WA
Burlington, WA
Full Time
Paid
Responsibilities
EHS Manager - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 115k/year - Burlington, WA
Our client is making a huge difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every product they make! They manufacture a premium brand of high-efficiency solar panels for installers, distributors, and businesses across North America!
The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. The EHS Manager will play a crucial part in promoting and enforcing safety standards, conducting training, and fostering a culture of safety consciousness throughout the organization. This role also will play a pivotal role in ensuring our operations align with environmental sustainability standards.
Responsibilities:
Maintain compliance with OSHA/WISHA and environmental regs (e.g., RCRA, CAA/CWA); ensure accurate records and timely reporting.
Run the Integrated Management System for ISO 45001/14001; pass audits and close findings within target days.
Build procedures that cut environmental impact; set annual goals for waste diversion, energy intensity, water use, and GHG.
Design waste reduction/recycling programs; partner with production to minimize scrap and hazardous waste.
Complete environmental impact assessments for new processes; provide actionable recommendations.
Lead energy-efficiency initiatives and evaluate renewable energy opportunities in operations.
Develop and enforce EHS policies, JSAs, and safe-work practices; deliver required training with ≥95% on-time completion.
Conduct inspections and risk assessments; track CAPA to closure and reduce repeat findings to 0.
Investigate incidents/near-misses using root-cause methodology; implement corrective actions.
Coordinate emergency response, first aid, ergonomics, and drill programs; maintain readiness.
Partner with managers and the Green Team to embed EHS into daily workflows and site initiatives.
Lead and coach an EHS team; model Human Performance Improvement (HPI) behaviors.
Qualifications:
7+ years in EHS leadership within manufacturing or industrial settings (experience in highly automated environments highly preferred).
Required: Hands-on experience with ISO standards ; ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 9001 (Quality)
Deep understanding of OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations.
Skilled in safety risk analysis, incident investigation, and root-cause analysis.
Skilled in waste management, air and water permitting, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Strong background in audit preparation, documentation control, and performance reporting