Excellent Opportunity for a new college graduate in Environmental, Health and Safety or candidates with 1 plus year of related experience.
The Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS) is responsible for maintaining the health and safety of the plant workforce and environment by monitoring and evaluating health and safety conditions; assuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures and governmental standards; and maintenance of the EHS Programs for the site. The primary objective is to ensure a safe and incident-free work environment including methodologies, initiatives and strategies that promote safe operations, safety awareness, training and continuous improvement to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments and hazards.
To assist with team work and ensure a safe work environment in this 24/7 facility environment, this position requires the Specialist to work occasionally off traditional business hours shift, 10% depending on facility needs. In general the hours will be flexible as much as possible to deliver a strong life/work balance. Those who are flexible and agile to a pre-determined schedule are encouraged to apply to this position offering growth opportunities.
Ways you will make a difference
In addition to overall input to site environmental, health and safety initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures, responsibilities include: Deliver EHS programs to train employees in work site safety practices by promoting and leading to a site culture where Safety is engrained as a core value with all employees
Drives key effective, sustainable implementation of Corporate and Site EHS initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures, responsibilities via hands on leadership, coaching and team work
Facilitate, train and coach employees from onboarding to OSHA required annual training and other safety related topics to ensure compliance with government mandated training
Collaborates with employees to identify and implement solutions to safety issues identified in inspections and investigations to eliminate incidents and preventing recurrence
Effectively coaches and develops supervisors to be effective EHS leaders/coaches
Reviews incident and injury reporting and analyzes data to identify trends
Compliance with regulations and Company policies by routinely interacting with employees on the plant floor Analyze EHS programs, conditions and behaviors and recommends changes to continuously improve site EHS performance
Provides key support with all site Environmental policies and procedures
Leads and ensures thorough investigation of all incidents, in coordination with site leadership Fosters/develops a culture where everyone is actively engaged in performing their work in a safe manner and co-workers hold each other accountable to prevent at-risk behaviors
Oversee regulatory compliance audits/inspections and associated record keeping In partnership with HR oversees worker's compensation claims by working with the insurance company, injured employee and clinics from the opening of the claim and until the claim closes
Provides EHS functional and technical expertise/coaching as needed in all areas and initiatives of the function.
Collaborates with other key functions on initiatives including Engineering, HR, Quality, Operations, etc. to deliver on goals and plans.
Understands, demonstrates and is a role model of the Company's Operating Principles; Agile, Collaborate, Empowering and Leading with Integrity
Skills that will make you successful
Ability to build teams throughout all levels and functions of the site with respect, tact and win win outcomes.
Extensive working knowledge of OSHA and regulatory compliance inspection procedures
Decision-making; must be capable of making well-informed decisions in both routine and emergency situations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required along with the ability able to communicate with audiences that have a broad range of background and understanding.
Thorough knowledge of basic industrial hygiene and occupational health hazards and regulations
High attention to detail is needed to maintain awareness of existing and proposed safety codes/regulations and company guidelines plus maintain and analyze appropriate data
Must be proactive as well as solve problems and make decisions in time sensitive conditions
Understanding of fire codes, standards, and regulations
Awareness of applicable environmental policies, standards, guidelines, regulations, and local requirements (spill containment, facility waste stream & disposal requirements, etc.)
Strong presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Ability to develop programs to reduce worker's compensation, recordable injury and lost time injury rates
Guide site based safety teams and effectively lead safety committees to engage site personnel
Must demonstrate good insight and ability to develop mutual solutions to challenges
Apply ergonomic principles and recommend improvements with engineering or administrative controls
Understand biomechanics and human interaction/impact with machinery and work stations
Examine tasks and determine the best method of accomplishing work to prevent injury
Oversee incident investigation and preparation of CAPA reports for prevention of recurring incidents across multiple manufacturing sites Initiative to lead continuous improvement efforts
First Aid, CPR, and AED skills and certification
Computer literate, preferably Microsoft Outlook, Maximo and SAP
Experiences that will support your success
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related field, or a combination of education and experience related to the position
• Demonstrated 2 years of experience working in a safety and environmentally conscious manufacturing environment
• Experience in successfully coordinating EHS sustainability activities in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding OSHA, NFPA, DOT and EPA
• Strong technical expertise in manufacturing safety and knowledge of safety processes
• Professional certifications in EHS related fields are considered beneficial