EHS Manager Yakima, WAA 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 Responsibilities:- Lead and execute the site-wide Environmental, Health & Safety strategy and compliance programs
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations
- Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, inspections, and incident investigations
- Identify opportunities to reduce workplace hazards and improve overall safety performance
- Develop, implement, and deliver employee safety training programs
- Manage workers' compensation processes and support return-to-work initiatives
- Lead and coordinate emergency response and preparedness programs
- Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, HR, Quality, and other departments to drive safety improvements
- Oversee environmental reporting, permitting, and compliance requirements
- Track EHS metrics and develop action plans to address performance gaps
- Promote employee engagement and accountability around safety practices
- Supervise, mentor, and develop an EHS Coordinator
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen site safety and environmental performance
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field with 5+ years of EHS experience 10+ years of directly related EHS experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Previous EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems
- Experience with environmental compliance, permitting, and reporting
- Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
- Food-grade manufacturing, packaging, plastics, blown film, or similar manufacturing experience is preferred
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring EHS personnel is preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees and leaders at all levels of a manufacturing organization
- Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day EHS responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits:- $105,000 – $120,000 base salary 10% annual bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development opportunities
- Relocation assistance available
- Free 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.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to learn more about the opportunity.
