EHS Specialist

About the role

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist position is located at Brunswick's Brownsburg, IN plant and distribution center. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing safety programs to foster a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage safety programs consistent with Mercury standards and Brunswick Safety Management System (SMS).
• Provide training on required safety 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 through 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.
• Coordinate periodic evaluations 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.
• Other activities as directed.

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 collaborate effectively.
• 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

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's 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. Details about our benefits can be found here.