Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Performs PPE analysis, makes recommendations and orders PPE and safety supplies.
• Tracks injuries, reviews, and makes recommendations for safety improvements.
• Maintains understanding and knowledge of current federal, state, and company EHS regulations and policies.
• Performs job hazard analysis, system auditing, and ergonomic task analysis.
• Affords assistance in implementing injury reduction efforts.
• Tracks and reports on operational safety and environmental performance.
• Conducts safety training programs for all levels of operations concluding initial safety orientations.
• Affords assistance in participating in special taskforce assignments and special projects.
• Recommends EHS policy and program improvements.
• Systematically tracks safety items such as PPE, inventory, injuries, first aid cases, inspections, etc. for analysis of trends, identifying opportunities for improvements and reporting.
• Completes all daily, weekly, monthly audits and inspections and presents all documentation in a timely manner to management as directed.
• Maintains all paper and digital copies of all inspections, audits, and accident, near-misses, incidents and illness reports in accordance to EHS operating procedures.
• Leads and trains new Safety Committee Members and responds to the Committee's concerns and findings.
• Leads site level Safety Team and Waste Minimization Team programs to improve HSE performance.
• Prepares, submits, and documents all EPA and OSHA requirements up to but not limited to OSHA 300 log, CAA, CWA, RCRA, storm water / wastewater, Title V, PSM/RMP, SARA 311, 312, 313, Form R and Hazardous waste manifests as well as Air Emissions annual inventory reports.
• Develops and implements site level training for all personnel to assure understanding and compliance of HSE/EHS programs and environmental permit conditions.
• Manages SDS data.
• Recommends and implements new sustainability processes while working closely with regulatory and corporate compliance.
• Ensures any plant, chemical and hazardous waste is properly identified, handled, labeled, stored and disposed of correctly.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Authority & Scope

• Operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility.
• Influences decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalates matters as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Qualifications

• Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in industrial safety or related field preferred or High School Diploma/GED required, AA/AS3-7 years of EHS or job-related experience in manufacturing/automotive industry.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office Products; Ability to lead personnel of varying backgrounds, skillsets, and abilities to handle high stress situations with an absolute degree of calmness and professionalism; CPR and First Aid instructor with advanced first aid and trauma training; Knowledge and understanding of workers compensation; Ability to motivate employees, build relationships, and drive initiatives throughout the facility; Strong communication skills, including written, oral, listening and presentation/facilitation to both small and large groups.
• Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations: Knowledge of ISO Certifications; OSHA Certification, CSP, ASP, GSP not required, but preferred; First Aid/CPR Certification preferred.
• Working Conditions: This position is primarily office-based and may require occasional travel or extended hours based on business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential functions.
• Shift: 2nd