Plant EHS Culture & Continuous Improvement Manager

Manufacturing | Wenatchee, WA | $115,000 - $130,000 + Target Bonus

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturing organization for a transformational EHS leader to advance safety culture and environmental compliance at the Wenatchee-area plant.

Your Challenge

Imagine arriving to a site committed to performance and ready for the next leap in safety maturity. In 12 months, you’ve embedded robust systems, reduced risk across high-hazard tasks, upskilled frontline leaders, and strengthened regulatory confidence.

What Success Looks Like

• Integrated EHS programs aligned to federal, state, and local requirements—simple, scalable, effective.
• Visible safety leadership from supervisors and managers—coached by you and accountable through clear standards.
• Fewer incidents thanks to rigorous risk assessments, strong controls, and disciplined root cause and CAPA execution.
• Data-driven decisions using KPIs and trend analysis to target improvements.
• Regulatory readiness—OSHA and environmental obligations met, with confident performance in inspections and audits.
• Preparedness through well-practiced emergency response drills and training.
• Effective claims management and collaborative return-to-work pathways with HR and TPAs.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs that meet all regulatory requirements.
• Partner with plant leadership on safety strategy that supports operational goals and continuous improvement.
• Advance a strong safety culture via engagement, recognition, and ownership at every level.
• Lead comprehensive risk assessments and implement engineering/administrative controls.
• Own incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Measure and act on KPIs and safety metrics to drive outcomes.
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance and manage required reporting.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate training curricula for employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Plan and perform audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills and scenario-based training.
• Coach supervisors and managers on safety leadership and accountability.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and partner with HR/TPAs on return-to-work programs.
• Serve as the primary EHS contact during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and enhance operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong command of OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Proficiency in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience with risk assessments and corrective/preventive actions.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver training at all levels.
• Background in EHS auditing and compliance assessments.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and culture change.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; effective with all audiences.

Compensation & Growth

• $115,000 - $130,000 salary + target bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with strong company match and additional employer contributions
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Impactful role within a global manufacturing organization

Make Your Impact

More than a compliance position, this is a platform to protect people, influence leaders, refine processes, and deliver measurable improvements.

Ready to Lead?

If this challenge excites you, apply today through Express Employment Professionals in Wenatchee.