EHS Specialist

Fireclay Tile is here to revolutionize the tile and design industry. By implementing an innovative digital platform paired with unmatched artisan‑crafted products and client service, we've made it easier than ever to specify and purchase beautiful, sustainable tile sourced and handcrafted in the US. Our tireless commitment to innovation, transparency, and sustainability has not gone unrecognized. We aim to grow 25-35% annually and are the first tile company recognized as a B Corp for how we use Business as a Force for Good.

With an innovative product, an ambitious team, and an inspiring mission, we're changing the way you think about tile.

Are you looking for health and safety specialist jobs? Come join the makers who support the dreamers !

We are looking for a passionate strategic EHS Specialist to join our team and contribute to our mission of “doing good by crafting products intentionally, collaboratively, and transparently.”

As the EHS Specialist, you will be an integral part of our talented Safety team, collaborating to safeguard our people and optimize production efficiency through strategic risk management. You will partner closely with frontline employees and production managers to integrate safety solutions into daily work processes, playing a key role in fostering a culture of shared ownership and psychological workplace safety.

This role offers the opportunity to drive measurable, sustainable cultural and systemic improvements in a growing manufacturing working environment. Reporting to the EH&S Director, this position is located in Spokane, WA (On‑site). Our culture thrives on professional development, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth within the organization. This is a salary position and pays $65,000-$90,000.

David Galaviz ! As Fireclay Tile's Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), a role he took on in 2019, David Galaviz oversees the sustainable production process, which heavily utilizes recycled materials. Beyond his work on environmental standards, he values the strong sense of teamwork and kindness he sees every day at the company.

• Lead with Partnership:
  Foster psychological safety by leading incident investigations with a focus on system learning, building genuine trust that encourages transparent reporting.
• Executive Influence & Advocacy:
  Translate complex EHS data and findings into clear, compelling business cases for senior leadership, securing necessary resources for critical safety and environmental projects.
• Culture Architect:
  Proactively champion a just culture where accountability is balanced with systemic learning, empowering employees at all levels to act as safety leaders and innovators.
• Strategic Risk Reduction:
  Utilize data and advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to diagnose and systematically solve underlying EHS risks, moving beyond compliance checklists.
• Sustainable Implementation:
  Develop and champion the implementation of long‑term engineering controls and systematic process improvements over temporary administrative fixes.
• Cross‑Functional Mobilization:
  Lead and mentor cross‑functional safety committees and working groups, driving alignment and shared ownership of EHS goals across Operations, Engineering, and Management teams.
• Program Standardization:
  Manage, own, and drive momentum for key EHS initiatives that have stalled, such as the prescription safety glass program or LOTO standardization.
• Operational Integration:
  Partner with production supervisors and operators to co‑design EHS solutions that are practical, safe, and seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing workflow.
• Change Management Mastery:
  Design and execute effective change management strategies for new EHS policies and equipment introductions, ensuring high adoption rates and minimal disruption to production efficiency.

We are looking for someone who is Kind, Humble, and Analytical. You are excited to serve as a supportive partner to operations and drive measurable, systemic change and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic manufacturing environment.

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