Environment, Health and Safety 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. The US Wire Group operates within the Metals Processing Group and is wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.

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 Position

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.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• Guides management and supervisors in accident investigations and partnering with HR on workers' compensation, hearings, and insurance cases.
• Manages environmental compliance, including waste stream management (RCRA / DOT), manifests, labeling, and wastewater treatment operations.
• Ensures that all waste is stored in compliance with RCRA and other relevant regulations.
• 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.

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements

Key Leadership Competencies

Has the leadership acumen and credibility to work across the entire organization and develop talent. Should be hands-on, but able to delegate appropriately with the ability to motivate, inspire and commit an organization to a course of action and achieve results.

Strong strategic capabilities and overall business acumen. Financially savvy and understands the economic levers behind improving EBITDA and other key metrics. Fact-based, data-driven and analytical. Creative mindset with the ability to identify and mobilize around new opportunities very quickly.

Confident ability to drive change and express and advocate for new ideas and ways of doing things. Willingness to take appropriate business risks, recognizing that to succeed overall, one will occasionally fail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels. Excellent listening skills.

NOTE : We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate