EHS SPECIALIST

Job Summary:

TheEHS Specialist will work closely in the manufacturing areas to support all future and ongoing environmental, health and safety initiatives. This position will work with various departments to conduct risk assessments, perform periodic EHS audits and establish procedures and policies related to the EHS function. The EHS Specialistwill report directly to the EH&S Manager and is responsible to lead, motivate and foster a safety-conscious culture and ensure a safe, healthy, and accident free work environment. A successful health & safety coordinator must be committed to work 'hands on" to help the entire team understand the company's commitment to safety and the need to follow the safety programs and should be committed to spending time in the manufacturing plants on a daily basis.

Job Duties:

• Write and communicate safety standard operating procedures for office and manufacturing personnel.

• Conduct periodic safety audits of all workplace facilities.

• Partner with the Training & Development Coordinator to assist with the development and recordkeeping ongoing safety training.

• Deliver periodic safety training with the Environmental, Health & Safety manager (including day and evening classes).

• Maintains safety library (e.g., videos, regulations, reference manuals).

• Promotes safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters and specific training programs.

• Reviews injury/illness and noninjury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary.

• Partner with departmental managers and conduct risk assessments where necessary.

• Complete required federal, state, and local government reports. Maintain OSHA 300 log of occupational injuries and illnesses. Post the OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injury at each work location as required.

• Serve as part of the safety committee and drive continuous improvement through the corrective action process.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required

• Proven experience understanding OSHA rules and regulations, delivering policies and procedures and championing safety within a manufacturing environment

• Excellent communication, presentation, organization and time management skills

• Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Must exhibit a high degree of flexibility in their work load to tend to training sessions, safety hazards, etc.

• Previous experience using a Safety Management System Tracker, J.J. Keller preferred but not required

Work Environment:

This position will work in a manufacturing environment where moving mechanical parts produce noise. The Health & Safety Coordinator will be required to use a computer, telephone and other office equipment in an office located on the manufacturing floor.