Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Cheney, Washington | Manufacturing Environment

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and strengthen safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives at its manufacturing facility in Cheney, WA.

This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, building a strong safety culture, and partnering with operations and leadership to drive continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Why Join

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications ($90,000 - $115,000)
• Employer-sponsored health benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Monday-Friday schedule with no regular weekend work
• Health and wellness programs
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong autonomy
• Company-sponsored events
• Opportunity to influence and enhance safety systems during continued operational growth

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead all environmental, health, and safety programs for a busy manufacturing facility
• Maintain a strong on-site presence across plant operations, including future support for additional shifts
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and training programs
• Ensure compliance with Washington State Labor & Industries (L&I/WISHA), OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Conduct hazard assessments, incident investigations, safety audits, and corrective actions
• Manage injury reporting, workers' compensation claims, OSHA/WISHA recordkeeping, and return-to-work programs
• Oversee environmental compliance, including hazardous materials, waste management, air quality, and chemical safety
• Maintain SDS documentation and required environmental records
• Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership to improve safety performance across the facility
• Serve as a visible, hands-on safety leader on the manufacturing floor
• Lead site safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support emergency preparedness, business continuity, and site security planning
• Participate in employee onboarding and ensure all required safety training is completed
• Collaborate with EHS leaders across multiple facilities to standardize best practices

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Relevant education or certification
• Previous EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and Washington State (WISHA/L&I) safety regulations
• Experience developing and managing comprehensive safety programs
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or metal manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with cranes, forklifts, welding operations, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, working at heights, and paint operations
• Knowledge of environmental permitting and chemical regulatory requirements
• Experience managing workers' compensation, OSHA/WISHA recordkeeping, hearing conservation, and return-to-work programs
• Understanding of Root Cause Analysis, Hierarchy of Controls, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies
• CSP or SMS certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 9001 auditing experience or certification

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced EHS professional who wants to make a meaningful impact in a growing manufacturing operation, helping create and sustain a world-class safety culture while supporting operational excellence.

About TPD: 
TPD is a leading workforce solutions provider with a mission to help individuals succeed by providing access to opportunities in jobs, careers, and professional development. A niche provider serving North America, we specialize in placing skilled candidates within the Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Mining industries. Whether you seek flexible or permanent positions, we assist in starting, changing, or advancing careers in a way that aligns with your goals.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.