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McKinstry
EHS Director - Modular Products
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A Safety Director is responsible for determining and maintaining the strategic direction of their organization's health and safety program and developing a workplace culture where safety is the utmost priority.
$97,446 / year median in Washington
+16% projected growth
Job Description
EHS Director
- Modular Products McKinstry
- 3.7 Spokane, WA Job Details $110,790
- $171,630 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Pet insurance Qualifications Managing occupational health & safety teams Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Regulatory compliance Visio Occupational Safety And Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour Crew management Senior leadership Full Job Description Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.
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Safety Implementation Leads in the documentation and implementation of required or desired changes in the safety program. Writes job specific safety plans; schedules jobsite visits and safety audits. Controls hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee practices through site visits, safety plans, and education of all supervisory personnel. Conducts work area inspections and assists in personal injury investigations. Ensures compliance with pollution control and environment issues. Involved in disaster response and planning. Ensures full compliance of safety plan. Reinforces safety awareness in a manner that promotes cooperation and improved morale. Creates a working atmosphere that promotes openness and high level of enthusiasm and morale in the field and with the safety staff. Leads in developing and promoting the Safety department goal planning and department strategy. Responsible for leading account investigations and pointing out the lessons learned. Works with the Director of Operational Excellence to develop the three-year business plan and overall department strategy. Assists in the development of all department operations, trainings, and communication plans. Liaise with external world-class safety organizations and seek peer input on progress of the McKinstry safety transformation. Is committed to making McKinstry a world class safety organization. Embrace and demonstrate the concept that "Safety is an important element of marketing." Defines and owns the multi-year safety strategy and roadmap for the offsite manufacturing network, aligning with McKinstry's enterprise EHS strategy and business objectives, and builds the business case for safety investments to executive leadership. Develops the strategy and long-range direction for shop-specific safety programs — machine guarding, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, welding and fabrication safety, electrical safety, and heavy-lift and material handling — and leads the safety team in their implementation and continuous improvement. Establishes the audit and inspection strategy for fabrication and manufacturing operations; develops and coaches the safety team to conduct shop floor audits that verify compliance with OSHA standards and company policies. Sets the standards, governance, and training strategy for the safe operation of cranes, forklifts, hoists, and other heavy-lift equipment used in fabrication and product movement. Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, and other regulatory and industry standards relevant to mechanical and fabricated product manufacturing. Establishes standards and oversight for Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and ergonomic assessments across assembly and heavy material handling operations. Directs industrial hygiene monitoring programs for air quality, welding fumes, and noise exposure. Champions a culture of "stop work authority" and embeds safety into shop daily management systems, including SQDIP boards, tier meetings, and 5S programs. Sponsors lean and continuous improvement events focused on reducing risk and improving ergonomics and collaborates with operations and engineering to build safety into production line layouts, tooling, and process design. People Management Recruit and hire staff. Set performance goals and conduct performance evaluations for assigned team Leads, mentors, and develops a team of safety managers and professionals across the shop network, setting clear direction, priorities, and accountability. Serves as the senior safety advisor and trusted partner to manufacturing and operations leadership. Builds organizational safety capability through coaching, talent development, and succession planning. Administrative Researches new regulations and developments in the field of Health and Safety and recommend changes in the company's program. Reviews documentation to ensure all required onsite records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures. Leads in the tracking of the Experience Modification Factor while increasing awareness of the Experience Mod Factor. Develops and provides job orientation to crew at jobsites. Provides oversight of investigations of near-misses, incidents, and recordable injuries; ensures root causes and corrective actions are identified and implemented. MaintainsOSHA 300
logs, environmental permits, and internal safety records for shop operations. Analyzes safety performance metrics, identifies enterprise-level trends, and reports shop and network safety performance to executive leadership and corporate EHS. Performs other duties as assigned. What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, with substantial time in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environments (mechanical/electrical fabrication, HVAC, piping, sheet metal, modular construction, or prefabrication) preferred. 5+ Experience in management of a Safety team or related management experience required. Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field or equivalent work experience required. Understanding of applicable federal, state, local and company regulations required. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio required.
- $171,630 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.