EHS Specialist

About the role

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). 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.

Responsibilities

• 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)
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and safety standards
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Total Rewards Compensation & 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

Pay

Compensation details will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the business.