Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

This position is accountable for supporting and maintaining the Environmental Health and Safety ("EHS") programs, activities, and control measures for the site, as well as coordinating these efforts with various compliance programs, to protect all personnel and physical assets. This position helps ensure compliance with all occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements under federal, state, and local law and regulations.

Additional Information:

1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

10% Travel

Flexibility for off Shift hours and weekend needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and initiate programs and processes in partnership with site management to reduce frequency and severity of occupational injuries, illnesses, and property losses
• Integrate risk/loss controls into daily operations with the organization
• Support employee led safety committees
• Maintain incident management systems and processes, including change procedures and documentation, and safety observation and hazard tracking systems
• Record and analyze incident records and make recommendations regarding corrective action, emphasizing proactive intervention
• Support implementation of practical compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations
• Plan, coordinate, and lead all site EHS training
• Foster a positive safety culture through professional and proactive interactions with employees and maintaining a strong shop-floor presence
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have an associate’s degree or higher or two (2) years of work experience in environmental, health and safety
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing or distribution facility
• Have prior work experience managing industrial safety standards including respirator and lifting safety
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience in environmental, health, and safety, or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an environmental, health and safety function
• Have prior work experience using a safety management system
• Have prior work experience conducting training and/or developing training materials
• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering or Business
  
  

About Us

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.