EHS Specialist

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading the EHS culture while ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate standards.
• Coaching employees at all levels to achieve best-in-class EHS performance.
• Reviewing and updating safety policies and procedures as needed.
• Participating and executing EHS related audits and inspections to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Tracking corrective actions identified through audits and inspections to closure.
• Promoting safety awareness and culture throughout the facility on all shifts.
• Following up and managing workers compensation, liability or property claim investigations.
• Representing the company during safety inspections for OSI facilities.
• Communicating EHS metrics and goals to facility leadership and hourly employees.
• Understanding and applying EHS regulations, industry best practices, and other related guidelines.
• Administering EHS related training classes.
• Managing EHS metrics and related data.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in related field preferred.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations, industry best practices, and related guidelines preferred.
• GSP, ASP or other certifications preferred.
• Experience with Management Systems, such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both individually and in a group setting.
• Interpersonal skills to influence others.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Education

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• This role is eligible to participate in the company annual discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs).
• 401(k) with matching company contributions.
• A full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages).
• Opportunities for professional development through educational assistance.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people, and conveyor.
• Typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent and/or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Physical ability to stand/walk for greater than 4 hours.