EHS Specialist
Charter Next Generation · Superior, WI · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
Ready to Own Your Future? Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success.
Responsibilities
- Manage and collaborate with a diverse group of business leaders and front-line employees
- Understand KPI’s at respective business units and provide leadership to continually improve performance
- Develop and implement EHS strategies that align with corporate objectives to reduce/mitigate operational risk
- Maintain accurate daily, weekly, monthly and YTD metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
- Influence, drive and assist business unit in achieving designated safety metrics
- Conduct routine EHS observations, inspections, audits and risk assessments
- Identification and elimination of workplace hazards
- Identification and management of hazardous chemicals
- Development, maintenance and implementation of regulatory compliance programs
- Research and understanding of applicable Safety and Environmental regulations – provide necessary technical expertise
- Identification and abatement of potential sources of environmental pollution
- Complete all required regulatory documentation (i.e. recordkeeping, reporting, permitting, etc) in accordance with regulatory deadlines
- Training and assisting others to complete designated safety and compliance responsibilities (audits, following safety rules, required training, etc)
- Calendar of regulatory training (LOTO, arc flash, fire extinguisher, etc)
- Communicating (individual, group and public), coordinating or administering EHS training as needed (new hire orientation, contractor communication, any other corporate or regulatory required training)
- Responding to and investigating all reported incidents – driving closure of all corrective/preventative actions
- Manage all workplace injuries in accordance with corporate worker’s compensation claim management practices and transitional return to work program
- Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of the corporate and business unit’s EHS strategic plan.
- Comply with all Product Safety Standards, Safety Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Lead monthly Plant Safety Team meetings and manage team’s projects
- Lead monthly Management Safety Team meetings to align with Plant Safety Team needs and projects
Requirements
- Completion of a Post Secondary Degree in a related field with 1+ years of manufacturing EHS experience OR 4+ years of manufacturing EHS experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing regulations and Management Systems.
- Experience with Process Safety and Risk Management programs.
- Communicates effectively with company personnel on all levels.
- Experience leading teams in the improvement of business processes and operational performance.
- Exceptional organizational skills / high consideration for detail
- Ability to be successful when working independently
- Expert in time management
Benefits
- Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1!
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
- Holiday Pay
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) with company match
- Performance-based bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities across 15+ facilities