What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist position at Sofidel?
Sofidel America is a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide.
We are seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our team in Circleville, OH! The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will assist the site Environmental Health and Safety Manager in managing all programs for environmental compliance, loss control, safety, health, fire prevention, emergency response planning, and associated training. This individual will assist in designing and delivering programs to meet federal, state, local, and corporate environmental safety and health regulations while maintaining the applicable records and documentation demonstrable during an inspection or audit. Works with all departments, as well as site and corporate EH&S, government agencies, industry associations, and peers within our industry.
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assists EHS Manager in maintaining accurate EHS programs and metrics for facility management and corporate reporting systems.
- Maintains a current working knowledge of all applicable federal and state, local regulations, as well as corporate guidelines and policies.
- Coach management and employees to ensure compliance with external/internal audits, Federal, State, and corporate EHS regulation.
- Provides training (formal and informal) to employees, supervisors and managers on safety policies and practices.
- Provides safety orientation for all new employees as well as all visiting contractors.
- Conducts risk assessment for all departments and make recommendations for modifications to practices, policies and procedures to ensure safe work environment.
- Recommends appropriate risk mitigation measures to management.
- Conducts appropriate health and safety related inspections/audits and ensuring corrective actions are monitored and documented.
- Maintains an active presence on the production, warehouse floor and observes employees throughout the plant and provides feedback/coaching.
- Conduct environmental compliance audits/inspections.
- Assist with the preparation of environmental compliance reports and permits.
- Respond to and investigate EHS incidents and drive closure of effective corrective/preventive actions.
- Participates in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Performs other job-related duties in area of responsibility as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s or degree in a Science-related field with a minimum 1 year of work experience dedicated to health and safety and /or environmental field in an industrial setting, or equivalent education and work experience.
Possess computer skills – specifically Microsoft Office Suite.
Company Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Professional and safe work environment
Employee referral bonus
Retention Bonus
401(k) Match
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Professional training and development
Paid vacation
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer. Sofidel America is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity.
