Manufacturing HSE Compliance & Risk Manager

Manufacturing | Wenatchee, WA | $115,000 - $130,000 + Target Bonus

Express Employment Professionals has teamed up with a global manufacturer to hire a hands-on HSE expert who can elevate compliance and drive risk reduction at the Wenatchee-area facility.

Are You This Leader?

• Do you build safety cultures where employees own outcomes and leaders model the way?
• Can you translate regulations into practical, effective programs on the plant floor?
• Do you love data, trends, and KPIs—and using them to pinpoint where to improve next?
• Are incident investigations and root cause analysis among your strongest skills?
• Do you thrive when coaching supervisors and partnering with HR and operations?

Your Mission

• Design, implement, and sustain HSE programs that meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Partner with plant leadership to set strategic safety priorities aligned to operational goals and continuous improvement.
• Engage the workforce to strengthen a proactive safety culture—accountability, recognition, and ownership included.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to eliminate/reduce hazards and prevent injuries/illnesses.
• Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor KPIs and safety metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance and manage all required reporting.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate training for employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments across the site.
• Own emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills and training.
• Coach leaders on safety leadership, accountability, and best practices.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and collaborate with HR/TPAs on return-to-work.
• Serve as the primary HSE contact during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement to reduce risk and improve performance.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS/HSE leadership in manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong background in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments and implementing CAPAs.
• Ability to design and facilitate impactful training programs.
• Experience executing EHS audits and compliance assessments.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving culture change.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication; effective with all levels.

Rewards & Benefits

• $115,000 - $130,000 base + target bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with strong match and additional employer contributions
• Training and professional development
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a global manufacturing organization

About the Opportunity

This role goes beyond compliance. It’s a chance to influence leadership, protect people, streamline processes, and deliver measurable improvements.

Apply Now

Ready to lead HSE at the site level? Apply today through Express Employment Professionals in Wenatchee.