EHS Specialist

About the role

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is accountable for functioning at high levels of effectiveness in both 'hands-on' and strategic functions with the Brownsburg Plant 103 distribution center operations team, working closely with the Site Director, salaried and hourly workforce to facilitate the development of a strong safety culture built on effective, efficient and compliant safety and environmental processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership by developing, implementing and managing safety programs consistent with Mercury standards and Brunswick Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure a sustainable, engaged and compliant safety culture.
• Provide training on required topics to hourly and salaried workforce.
• Promote a team environment and increase team engagement in safety.
• Lead and facilitate group activities, including organizing and hosting safety week activities, workplace audits, and other facility-based activities.
• Apply working knowledge of safety and environmental compliance requirements, including fall protection, dock safety, moving vehicles, ergonomics, chemical safety and hazardous material handling to drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles.
• Conduct job safety analysis and process risk assessments to ensure safe work practices and appropriate safety measures are in place though a team approach.
• Aid in long-term planning related to safety activities and facility goals that drive business improvement and align with leadership objectives.
• Serve as emergency response coordinator.
• Ensure effective investigation of incidents, development of corrective actions, and communication of results utilizing corporate reporting platforms.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims for three locations, including Fresno, CA and Suwannee, GA.
• Identify emerging trends, critical process and system needs in support of action plans, measures and metrics for annual planning and budgeting processes.
• Partner closely with site leadership and Human Resources.
• Provide EHS support to two additional locations, Fresno, CA and Suwannee, GA.
• Cook up periodic evaluation of facility environmental programs per Mercury and Brunswick EHS standards.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste for small quantity generators (SQG) EPA regulation.
• Manage Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) and other compliance programs and sustainability initiatives.
• Complete Tier II and other environmental reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety, engineering, environmental science, or a related field, 5+ years’ experience in safety, health, environmental role in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge, background and application of regulatory requirements (IOSHA, IEPA, FM Global, etc.).
• Knowledge of LSS principles and methodologies preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, verbal and writing communication skills.
• Able to take direction, work independently and collaboratively.
• OSHA VPP experience preferred but not required.
• High degree of flexibility, able to plan, prioritize and adjust methods as needed.
• Desire to grow in career and contribute to company with future growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more.

Pay

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including a salary range of $86,500 to $126,800 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Schedule

Occasional travel required, approximately 20%.