Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

About the role

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager develops and leads company-wide safety programs to ensure legal compliance and foster a safety-focused culture. They collaborate with various departments to reduce injuries, manage regulatory requirements, oversee workers’ compensation, and drive continuous safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture, develop policies, and ensure OSHA and local compliance.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and manage corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and manage workers’ compensation claims.
• Develop and deliver safety training, manage safety committees, and ensure employee engagement.
• Maintain environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, and emergency preparedness plans.
• Analyze safety metrics, set goals, and recommend improvements to leadership.
• Perform ergonomic assessments, support Job Hazard Analyses, and oversee safety communications.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field (preferred).
• At least five years of EHS experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings.
• Proven success in building safety cultures, employee engagement, and reducing incidents.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in safety management systems and Microsoft Office.

Additional Details

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are required; Haitian Creole is a plus.
• Experience in unionized environments, food manufacturing, or safety culture transformation is preferred.
• The role involves walking, occasional lifting, and travel between locations to maintain safety standards across facilities.