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EHS Manager (Onsite)
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What they do
An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for managing a coordinated and systematic approach to managing the environmental impact of an organization on the surrounding area. Will ensure that the organization has a systematic approach to complying with environmental regulations, such as managing waste or air emissions. Other responsibilities may include finding ways to reduce the organization's carbon footprint.
$94,505 / year median in Washington
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job DescriptionThe Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads site compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture. This role partners with site leadership to drive EHS performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement.
The position reports directly to the Plant Manager. It also has a dotted-line relationship to corporate EHS leadership and may support enterprise-wide initiatives and assist other locations as needed, including occasional travel.
Lead EHS programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, L&I)Partner with site leadership to implement and sustain safe work practicesOversee incident reporting and investigations; drive root cause analysis and corrective actionsDevelop and deliver EHS training to maintain compliance and build capabilityConduct inspections and audits; identify risks and ensure timely resolutionManage compliance calendars, regulatory reporting, and agency interactionsLead emergency response programs, including planning, training, and drillsTrack, analyze, and report EHS metrics; drive corrective actions and continuous improvementManage environmental compliance activities, including permitting, reporting, and monitoring (air, water, waste)Ensure effective systems for SDS management, industrial hygiene, and environmental testingSupport sustainability initiatives and corporate EHS systems (e.g., Origami)Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, HR, Risk) on projects, inspections, and injury managementReview capital projects, process changes, and facility modifications for EHS risksPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree in EHS or related field required, or equivalent experience; Master's preferred5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, including regulatory interaction2+ years of leadership experienceStrong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, L&I and environmental regulations (air, water, waste)Experience with audits, incident investigations, and compliance programsProfessional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferredStrong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to influence, collaborate, and manage multiple prioritiesProficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS systemsAbility to work independently and manage budgets
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets- Act consistently with CBB's Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).Anticipation
- Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems.
- Highly collaborative team player.
Business & Financial Acumen
- Strong understanding of the business and ability to understand the financial impact of decisions and actions and makes informed decisions to maximize ROI on activity.
- Ability to lead change in a way that brings people along in the journey.
- High positive energy to take on complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment and ability to energize others towards the achievement of business objectives.
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time
- team members receive
- medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000
- 130,000 + 10 percent bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO.
- team members receive
- medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
- Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.
- Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.