Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs in Olympia, WA

Darigold is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to join our team. This role will support the Chehalis, Washington plant location using demonstrated collaboration and leadership skills while engaging the workforce to work safely This position reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for leading HSE performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and best management practices. This position collaborates and partners with Plant Management to effectively coordinate and implement critical HSE processes to create an engaged and empowered culture that achieves continual process improvement. This position is expected to effectively respond to all HSE incidents and operational upsets. In addition to working closely with key plant staff members, this role will have a dotted line reporting to the Vice President of HSE for Darigold.

What you will do: (other duties as assigned)

• Self-directed to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements governing environmental protection, occupational safety, and health standards by staying current and informed on federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies, plant staff, and the corporate HSE team as needed.
• Monitor environmental compliance and ensure timely internal and external reporting and data input into Darigold’s tracking systems. Alert and advise the Plant Manager and Vice President of HSE when permit and/or compliance issues develop.
• Monitor occupational safety and health compliance and ensure timely internal and external reporting and data input into Darigold’s tracking systems. Alert and advise the Plant Manager and the Vice President of HSE when HSE issues develop.
• Respond and provide guidance and assistance for all emergencies.
• Support Operations on all incident investigations and lead the root cause analysis process to identify causal factors and actions to prevent recurrence.
• Directly support delivery of all HSE training for all levels of employees.
• Lead plant HSE Team efforts and continue to develop the HSE Team program.
• Provide technical assistance and plant support for all Darigold’s HSE programs as requested by the Plant Manager.

What you will bring:

• Professional communication skills and the ability to respond effectively to HSE compliance issues, inquiries, and/or complaints are of critical importance. Also, must be able to communicate clearly under pressure. Team leadership and collaboration skills are also necessary. Demonstrate problem-solving skills focusing on continuous improvement while being highly visible in the plant, following through on commitments.
• Analyze data, write, and submit reports. Must be able to maintain HSE compliance software systems and utilize data to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver presentations on compliance topics to plant management, plant staff, and public groups when requested by the Vice President of HSE.
• Communicate technical and complex HSE concepts and requirements. A person in this position must be able to conduct technical training and engage employees in an effective learning experience.
• Pursue and productively participate in continuing technical education as deemed necessary by the Vice President HSE & Plant Manager.
• Sufficient operational knowledge of wastewater treatment - specifically, a small biologically activated sludge plant.
• Ability to successfully manage and direct wastewater operations and operators including:
• an onsite laboratory used to determine wastewater processing efficiencies,
• day to day maintenance of the treatment system and, detailed regulatory compliance recordkeeping and reporting.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Health, Safety and Environment, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety, or a related field. A combination of an associate degree and directly related HSE compliance experience may be considered. Other degree and/or experience combinations may also be considered.
• Professional certification is desirable but not required (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Safety & Health Manager, etc.)
• 5 years of HSE-related experience in the dairy foods processing industry is preferred, but not required.

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer-paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Compensation range: $78,381-$117,571 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge, and skills)

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)