EHS Specialist

Job Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the day to day implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety programs. The Health & Safety Specialist position provides technical and professional support services to operations and reports directly to the local Plant Manager and functionally to the Director of Health, Safety & Environment. This is an on the floor (high visibility / floor presence) position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Valued partner to Plant Manager in the effective execution of the plant Safety strategies to meet business goals.
• Actively Coaches staff/supervisors / hourly in leadership behaviors to improve communication, safety behaviors and activities on the shop floor to improve and attain a goal of zero incidents
• Anticipates, identifies and evaluates hazardous conditions and practices.
• Applies and uses hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards and reduce risks in the facility or site.
• Implements, administers and advises others on hazard control programs for their respective Plant(s)
• Plant lead for the proactive application of internal and external standards in support of hazard reduction and compliance.
• Monitors legislative changes and make recommendations based on their potential impact to the business.
• PSM - local subject matter expert, support the development, review/update as needed JHA’s; SOP’s.
• Performs safety evaluations, site level self-audits, run site safety committee and ergonomics programs.
• Performs Instructor led training for EHS courses, as required.
• Maintain working relationships with Regulatory Agencies, to include participation in industry specified organization.
• Provides hands-on guidance to facility managers & supervisors regarding incident reporting/investigation program to ensure company standards and process are met.
• Review incidents, ensure Root Cause Analysis is completed to prevent reoccurrence and drive corrective actions through health checks.
• Maintains facility training calendar and ensures training records are maintained per regulatory requirements. Facilitates applicable internal facility safety training using appropriate training materials (hands-on, PowerPoints, props, etc.) as scheduled.
• Implements written EHS programs and company safety policies aligned with jurisdictional requirements. Administer the local hearing conservation program per regulatory requirements.
• Works directly with plant leadership to ensure facility monthly safety inspections are being completed. Makes recommendations to remedy noted deficiencies.
• Provides internal support for workers’ compensation cases. Acts as facility safety contact for work comp claims questions, interfaces with insurance adjusters, medical professionals and injured workers.
• Managing the plants budgets for health & safety spending.
• Facilitate new hire safety on-boarding for new employees.
• Maintain metrics in accordance with company Leadership requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree in occupational safety, science, engineering or related discipline
• Three to five years prior experience in a manufacturing setting working in a Health & Safety Role
• Professional EHS certification desired

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven Leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.
• A team player who can lead by example and influence.
• Sound, Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health, and safety regulations
• Detailed understanding of general industry standards and knowledge of basic health and safety concepts such as hazard & risk assessment, behavior based safety, machine / equipment safety etc.
• The ability to chair management/employee meetings and presentations
• Above average communication skills to enable the transfer of clear and concise information at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to facilitate the process of learning amongst supervisors and the shop floor
• The ability to relentlessly follow up to achieve stated deadlines
• The ability to organize the workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Passion for results, strong work ethic and acts with a sense of urgency and purpose balanced with strategic and day-to-day operational intent
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, resolve issues, mitigate risks, and initiate continuous improvements initiatives
• Possess the ability to handle multiple priorities and a wide variety of tasks to meet deadlines, all with a sense of urgency.
• Strong understanding of business processes outside specific areas of responsibility
• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities with the ability to make decisions under pressure in an environment of rapid change

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000