Summary
Location
Rochester, Tacoma, Washington
Type
full-time
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About this role
Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.
Position Overview
The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for driving Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance, culture, and performance across multiple Peeler facilities in the Pacific Northwest. This role serves as a strategic partner to operations, acting as the on-the-ground expert for EHS programs, audits, training, and incident management.
The ideal candidate will establish a home base at one Peeler site (ideally a Washington State site such as Rochester, Curtis, or Tacoma) while providing hands-on support and routine travel to surrounding locations. This individual ensures that all facilities operate in alignment with regulatory requirements and Stella-Jones’ internal EHS and Quality (QA/M1003) management systems.
Key Responsibilities
EHS & QA Leadership:
- Lead EHS and QA activities across multiple Peeler facilities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.
- Conduct facility inspections, audits, and assessments to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee EHS permit applications, renewals, and regulatory documentation.
- Implement, maintain, and continuously improve EHS and QA policies, programs, and procedures.
- Manage and support the QA M1003 management system at assigned locations.
Training, Coaching & Culture:
- Deliver and coordinate EHS/QA training for supervisors, hourly employees, and leadership teams.
- Provide guidance and direction to plant managers, supervisors, and employees regarding safety expectations and environmental compliance.
- Support development and reinforcement of a strong safety culture through engagement, communication, and visible leadership.
Incident Management & Reporting:
- Lead or support investigations for accidents, near misses, environmental incidents, and corrective actions.
- Ensure accurate and timely EHS reporting, recordkeeping, and documentation in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Participate in companywide safety programs and initiatives.
Travel:
- Regular travel throughout assigned Peeler facilities in the Pacific Northwest is required.
Additional Information
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Qualifications
Candidates may qualify through one of two different paths:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health (or a related field) plus 2 years of industrial safety work experience
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 5 years of industrial safety work experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office
- Significant experience in implementing safety management systems or programs preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to train and educate staff on environmental & safety protocols and regulations
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- (Preferred) OSHA-authorized safety certifications applicable to industrial or wood products manufacturing, such as OSHA 30-hour General Industry, OSHA 511, or OSHA 510
Employee Benefits:
As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:
- The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
- Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
- Several company-paid benefits including:
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Access to a robust employee assistance program
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus program opportunity
- 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
- 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ability to purchase Company stock
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Other facts
About Stella-Jones
Stella-Jones is a leading North American manufacturer of products focused on supporting infrastructure that are essential to the delivery of electrical distribution and transmission, and the operation and maintenance of railway transportation systems. It supplies the continent’s major electrical utilities companies with treated wood and steel utility poles and steel lattice towers, as well as North America’s Class 1, short line and commercial railroad operators with treated wood railway ties and timbers. It also supports infrastructure
with industrial products, namely timbers for railway bridges, crossings and construction, marine and foundation
pilings, and coal tar-based products. Additionally, the Company manufactures and distributes premium treated residential lumber and accessories to Canadian and American retailers for outdoor applications, with a significant portion of the business devoted to servicing Canadian customers through its national manufacturing and distribution network.
What you'll do
- The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for driving EHS compliance and culture across multiple facilities, conducting inspections and audits, and managing incident reporting. This role also involves delivering training and supporting the development of a strong safety culture.
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