Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager
Darigold
- Chehalis, WA
- $78,381-117,571 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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: 1) an onsite laboratory used to determine wastewater processing efficiencies 2) day to day maintenance of the treatment system and, detailed regulatory compliance recordkeeping and reporting.
- 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.
- 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)