EHS Coordinator

About the role

This position requires an assertive, decisive action-taker with strong leadership qualities who can coach, guide, and support the management team in fostering a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains comprehensive EHS programs and procedures in compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Conducts regular site inspections to identify hazards, verify compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Delivers EHS orientation and ongoing training to new hires and personnel to ensure awareness and safe practices.
• Investigates accidents, near-misses, and environmental incidents; prepares detailed reports; and develops corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Stays current on OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
• Ensures proper availability, maintenance, and use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Develops and updates Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all positions within the facility.
• Provides regular progress updates through Intelex, email, and other reporting methods.
• Assists in EHS-related matters across other Zekelman facilities as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in environmental health and safety, construction safety, or a related role, preferably in manufacturing or construction.
• Associate’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and industry hazards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and engage diverse teams.
• Proficient in safety management software (e.g., EHS Insight or similar).
• Assertive, decisive, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to promoting a proactive EHS culture.
• OSHA 30-hour or 10-hour certification and First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Physical ability to work in a plant environment, including lifting, climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Regular, full-time onsite attendance required.

Qualifications

• Passionate about driving continuous improvement in workplace safety and compliance.
• Thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys problem-solving.

Skills

• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and industry hazards.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in safety management software.
• Physical ability to work in a plant environment.

Benefits

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

Pay

Competitive compensation and bonus plan.

Schedule

Full-time onsite role located in Cambridge, OH.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid vacation & holidays.
• Employee Loyalty Awards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V