EHS Coordinator

Reports To: Corporate Safety Manager
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview: This person will be responsible for implementing, monitoring and maintaining safety policies and procedures within the Cleveland facilities in order to foster a safe working environment and culture for all employees.
Essential Job Functions:

• Implement and maintain company safety rules, policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines through coordination with Corporate Safety Manager.
• Collaborate with Corporate Safety Manager to monitor compliance and identify safety issues. Intervene in case of unsafe activities or operations within the workplace; advise on provisions and recommended actions to minimize safety risks.
• Evaluate, monitor, and manage local safety-related incidents. Direct safety-related incident inquiry and investigation procedures and propose corrective actions. Maintain documentation records and report safety-related incident statistics.
• Facilitate Safety Committee; conduct monthly meetings to review safety-related incidents. Conduct regular safety-walks through workplace to identify situations that are unsafe and/or hazardous in nature and issue recommended corrective measures required to reduce incident risks.
• Organize and conduct required training plans and certification training for all partners. Monitor safety measures to determine need for further training on safety.
• Conduct new employee safety orientation (maintain contact with new employees during first weeks of employment).
• Monitor and facilitate training of proper usage of tools and equipment, i.e. tow motors and lifts, cranes, etc. Document and maintain all related training records and licenses.
• Monitor and facilitate inspections of all apparatus, i.e. ladders, straps, chains, fall protection, etc. Document and maintain all related inspection records.
• Evaluate machine guarding on all machines and recommend necessary changes
• Perform Job Hazard/ Job Safety Analyses and recommend implementations to mitigate risks
• Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures for work centers
• Research and stay current with regulatory requirements (OSHA, BWC, EPA, etc.) and best practices to minimize risks in these areas to the organization. Offer recommendations to Corporate Safety Manager
• Assist in safety audits and follow up on any action items.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

Training: Provided on the job and supplemented with external seminars/classes.
Qualifications:
Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety or a related field required; Safety Related Certifications (BCSP, OSHA 10/30, COSS, etc) a plus
Experience: 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment as a safety professional; Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations; Ability to work with all levels of employees; Bi-lingual/Multi-lingual is a plus
Key Competencies: Leadership, Reliability, Self-Motivated, Positive Attitude, Detail Oriented, Organized, Solution Focused, Flexible, Responsive, Confident, Superb Communication (written and oral), Teamwork, Time-Management, Record Keeping/Documentation, and the Ability to Multi-Task.
Physical Requirements: Occasional periods of sitting or standing at an individual workstation with computer work. Heavy emphasis of on the floor work. Must be able to stand, bend, reach, and walk for duration of shift.
Working Conditions: Temperature-regulated office and manufacturing environment.
EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.

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