EHS Specialist

About the role

The EHS Specialist position at Stanley Black & Decker is a critical role within the Environmental Health & Safety team, focusing on maintaining compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting. This role involves various responsibilities such as managing employee health programs, coordinating with safety consultants, conducting training sessions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with the workers' compensation provider to assist with the administration of WC claims process.
• Provide industrial athletic and ergonomic training.
• Manage and administer employee health programs and health testing.
• Ensure the plant’s compliance with State and Federal regulations and procedures concerning environment, health, and safety.
• Coordinate and facilitate the activities of EH&S Committees and Staff.
• Conduct individual and group training sessions on Environmental/Safety for all employees to upgrade and/or develop new skills.
• Works with safety consultants, vendors, and other technical, educational, and governmental agencies to secure educational support and resource personnel needed for approved compliance programs, i.e., State & Federal Safety/Environmental, EH&S Guidelines.
• Participate in root cause analysis and recommend changes & improvements.
• Perform Job Safety Analysis and other EHS projects/initiatives.
• Ensure compliance, follow up, and close out to internal and external audits as it relates to EHS.
• Maintain relevant EHS logs and KPI reports monthly or as needed. Including reports on Energy, waste, and water data.
• Measure the effectiveness of safety/environmental courses to ensure training is being utilized on the job.
• Administer safety incident reporting program and EH&S audit/self-inspection program.
• Responsible for preparing reports related to EH&S performance and communicating with management.

Requirements

• A bachelor's, or certifications in a related field of study is required.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in EHS capacity.
• Certified in 1st Aid, CPR & AED.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal, State & Local Environmental Health & Safety/OSHA Regulations.
• Ability to develop, implement, and measure safety training and effectiveness.
• Ability to work with Computers—proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Smartsheet.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding information pertaining to personnel issues and records.
• Must have demonstrated excellent communication skills and ability to cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• You love to learn, grow, and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions.
• You’re not intimidated by innovation.
• You embrace opportunities to do your job and do a world of good.
• You have a bachelor's degree or certifications in a related field of study.
• You have 3 - 5 years of experience in EHS capacity.
• You are certified in 1st Aid, CPR & AED.
• You have previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• You have in-depth knowledge of Federal, State & Local Environmental Health & Safety/OSHA Regulations.
• You have the ability to develop, implement, and measure safety training and effectiveness.
• You have proficiency in computers, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Smartsheet.
• You maintain confidentiality regarding personnel issues and records.
• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of Federal, State & Local Environmental Health & Safety/OSHA Regulations.
• Ability to develop, implement, and measure safety training and effectiveness.
• Proficiency in computers—Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Smartsheet.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confidentiality and record-keeping skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.