Safety & Environmental (EHS) Manager

The Company Davis Wire (Kent, WA) is part of the Heico US Wire Group, comprising three independent companies with four manufacturing facilities that produce steel wire and cable products for diverse industries. This independent model encourages entrepreneurship, growth, and professional development at all levels. Our philosophy of developing close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customers’ changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives, and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.

The EHS Manager is a champion of safety culture, responsible for developing and implementing programs that ensure compliance with the Heico EHS management system, regulatory requirements, and the site’s strategic goals. Reporting to the Facility VP/GM, this visible role requires a strong presence on the production floor and close collaboration with employees, supervisors, managers, and corporate/regional EHS teams. The role may also be overseeing the work of staff, hourly employees, or external consultants.

Lead the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Promote a proactive safety culture by training managers and employees in safe work practices, fire prevention, chemical/material handling, and emergency response.
Serves as a visible leader on the production floor, conducting inspections, identifying risks, and ensuring timely corrective or preventative actions.
Plans and implements training programs for managers and employees on safe work practices, fire prevention, and proper handling of materials.
Manages environmental compliance, including waste stream management (RCRA/DOT), manifests, labeling, and wastewater treatment operations.
Conducts environmental and safety inspections and determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
Completes and submits all environmental reports required by various agencies.
Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
Compiles and submits accident reports required by company and regulatory agencies.
Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to eliminate employee industrial accidents, working in tandem with the Human Resources department.
Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
Maintains safety files and records.

Minimum 10 years of industrial EHS experience including at least 5 years’ management level EHS experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, safety, environmental or related science
Strong working knowledge of applicable EHS laws and regulations, state, local, and federal
Excellent time management, project coordination and organizational skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data to make/gather support for business decisions
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Strong team building and team-participation skills
Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment
Must be able to use Excel, Word, and Outlook
If needed must be able to obtain “Operator in Training Certification” from State of Washington Department of Ecology
Must be able to understand the process flow and reactions occurring within each component of the wastewater treatment and acid recovery system
Certification in an EHS related discipline and/or further education is a plus.
Must be able to work in a dusty environment around metals
Sight – hand and eye coordination, depth perception needed to operate, adjust, and quantify chemicals and equipment, vision sufficient to inspect work areas and building for issues and operate computers
Hearing – must be able to hear others and warning sounds of forklift and other heavy machinery
Smell – must be able to smell various chemicals and gasses
Fact-based, data-driven and analytical. Creative mindset with the ability to identify and mobilize around new opportunities very quickly.
Willingness to take appropriate business risks, recognizing that to succeed overall, one will occasionally fail.
NOTE: We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate