EHS Manager

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for an EHS Manager role in Burlington, WA. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for innovation and a strong commitment to operational excellence. With an emphasis on continuous improvement, they prioritize safety, environmental stewardship, and quality at every level of their highly automated manufacturing environment.

• Lead the site’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate expectations and integrated management systems (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001).
• Oversee EHS programs, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive safety risk assessments, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses, driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage environmental compliance activities including waste management, air permitting, water permitting, and regulatory reporting.
• Direct audit preparation, documentation control, performance tracking, and KPI reporting for site and corporate leadership.
• Collaborate closely with operators, supervisors, and management to promote a culture of safety, ownership, and accountability.
• Ensure adherence to ISO standards including ISO 45001 (Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 9001 (Quality).
• Serve as a visible “boots-on-the-floor” leader—part diplomat, part investigator, part sheriff—capable of balancing coaching with compliance enforcement.
• Lead training initiatives and EHS engagement activities to build awareness and drive continuous improvement across the site.

• 7+ years of EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (highly automated settings strongly preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 is required.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations.
• Proven ability in incident investigation, root‑cause analysis, and safety risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with waste management programs and environmental permitting (air, water, waste).
• Strong competency in audit readiness, document control, and EHS performance reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, educate, and interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• A leadership style balancing accountability, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

• Salary Range: $80,000 – $115,000 yearly
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly advancing organization
• Supportive, people‑centered work culture

• A company dedicated to safety, sustainability, and community impact.
• A workplace where your leadership directly shapes operational performance and employee wellbeing.
• A chance to make a difference within a company committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

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Legacy Talent Search is an equal opportunity employer.