Description
The key role of the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator is to support compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and provide leadership that creates and promotes a safety driven culture within our organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct incident investigation, root cause analysis, and assist with developing corrective actions.
- In conjunction with Operations Team conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
- Maintain regular and routine presence on the production floor and actively engage with employees to promote a safe working environment.
- Conduct employee training on a wide range of EHS topics.
- Conduct new hire on-boarding training.
- Conduct production floor hands on training.
- Support managers, supervisors, and workers on methods to foster and monitor a positive and effective EHS culture.
- Facilitate injury response.
- Participate in injury reporting and management.
- Ensure that proper PPE and emergency response equipment is available.
- Coordinate hazardous and universal waste program.
- Create and update standard operating procedures.
- Schedule / coordinate industrial hygiene testing.
- Ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained and readily accessible.
- Ensure proper chemical approval, handling, labelling, and storage.
- Coordinate workplace inspection activities to monitor the presence and use of hazard controls.
- Support monitoring and measurement of EHS performance.
- Communicate and engage with employees at all levels to identify and mitigate risk while optimizing worker health and safety.
- Contribute to monitoring of employees and contractors’ personnel and their compliance with EHS requirements.
- Performs administrative duties for the EHS department including but not limited to general data entry and filing of training records, compliance documentation, and other EH&S records.
- The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills.Leadership and the ability to influence and manage change through positive interactions.Flexible to change and open to constructive feedback.Ability to manage multiple projects / priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.Provide after-hours support as necessary.B.S. in Environmental Science; Industrial Hygiene; or equivalent degree. (5 years experience in EHS will be accepted in lieu of B.S)Minimum 3 years’ experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety.Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.Familiarity with local, state, and federal EHS regulations.Strong organizational and time management skills.Travel as necessary.COMPANY BENEFITS
Competitive CompensationGenerous Paid Time Off10 Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental & Vision InsuranceBiannual Bonus Program401k with Company MatchCompany Paid Life InsuranceAnnual Reviews and Merit Based RaisesRoom for Advancement and Career Growth