EHS Lead - 1st Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Hazard Audits: Conduct daily walkthroughs of the plant floor to spot unsafe conditions.
• Incident Investigations: Work alongside EHS Manager and plant management to investigate near-misses and injuries, determining root causes.
• Safety Meetings & Training: Create and communicate pre-shift 'toolbox talks', create plantwide communications, deliver safety orientation for new hires, lead employee safety committee meetings, and help translate complex safety policies into easily digestible practices.
• Equipment & PPE Oversight: Ensure machine guards are in place, emergency stop buttons are accessible, and employees are correctly using required PPE.
• OSHA Compliance Checks: Enforce strict adherence to specific industrial standards, including ESP, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), forklift safety, etc.
• Data Management: Gather and manage data related to EHS programs, collaborating with other departments, consultants, and contractors.
• EHS Projects & Continuous Improvement: Participate in EHS projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates degree in EHS, Operations, Business, or related field preferred
• 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Prior leadership experience in a safety role
• Experience in a corrugated box plant strongly preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic math calculations with speed and accuracy including percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Understanding of equipment design, capabilities, product layouts, and production specifications that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and quality standards.
• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs or ramps, and operating equipment.
• Tasks may also involve pushing, pulling, carrying, and fine or gross motor manipulation.
• Visual and auditory abilities required include near and far vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to hear and understand speech.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.

Health and Safety

• All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and participating in the identification and elimination of workplace hazards.