EHS Specialist

About the role

The EHS Specialist will assist the EHS Manager in overseeing all facets of health and safety for facility personnel by administering established health and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe work environment and lead by example, adhering to and enforcing all safety and regulatory procedures.
• Promptly act on unsafe situations.
• Immediately report potential food safety or product quality issues to the management staff or shift supervisor.
• Manage employee's safety concerns.
• Conduct workplace inspections.
• Conduct risk assessments – new and updating.
• Lead safety walks with different teams and Plant Leadership.
• Inspect contractors.
• Conduct programmed safety focused audits.
• Manage changes (machines, work areas, etc.).
• Update safety communications and contractor safety boards.
• Perform weekly inspections of Hazardous Waste Storage Areas.
• Perform stormwater inspections.
• Sign waste manifests.
• Prepare and submit required reports monthly/quarterly/semiannual/annually.
• Review chemical approvals for safety and environmental impacts.
• Gather/record environmental data (monthly air emissions, oxidizer readings, etc.).
• Periodically review government websites for regulation changes.
• Lead Safety Team.
• Ensure compliance with local authorities, regulations, rules, and codes, programs, and policies related to safety.
• Interface with authorities when required and ensure accurate record keeping and reporting.
• Participate in corporate safety audits and follow up.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure that all required safety training is developed, scheduled, conducted, and managed according to an established timeline.
• Support development of plant and individual safety goals and gather safety metric data.

Requirements

• At least 70% of time is spent in the production environment supporting a variety of EHS activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or Environmental or other related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience is preferred.

Skills

• Strong safety and regulatory knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career.

A competitive compensation package, 401K plan and flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family’s needs.