Environmental Health & Safety Representative

Coordinate and perform technical safety and environmental activities to support daily plant operations while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Serve as a key resource to plant leadership, supervisors, and employees by developing safety and environmental programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance
  • Maintain working knowledge of OSHA and applicable state safety regulations and ensure compliance throughout the facility.
  • Conduct safety inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards and regulatory compliance gaps.
  • Review new equipment, processes, and materials for safety compliance.
  • Support investigations of workplace incidents and recommend corrective actions.
  • Promote effective communication among management, supervisors, and employees regarding safety expectations and performance.
• Safety Program Development
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs and initiatives.
  • Support strategic planning of safety awareness programs such as 5S, housekeeping audits, hazard identification initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
  • Monitor program effectiveness using safety metrics and performance data.
  • Lead and coordinate plant safety committee activities to maintain employee involvement and engagement.
• Environmental Compliance
  • Maintain working knowledge of EPA, state environmental regulations, and applicable environmental requirements.
  • Conduct inspections and audits to ensure environmental compliance.
  • Support waste management and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Partner with plant leadership to promote environmental responsibility and compliance throughout the facility.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
  • Serve as the Environmental Management Representative for the facility.
  • Maintain and support all elements of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
  • Coordinate internal and external environmental audits.
  • Work with auditors, supervisors, and management to address deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
  • Support continual improvement initiatives related to environmental performance.
• Training and Development
  • Develop and deliver safety and environmental training programs.
  • Establish and maintain a train-the-trainer network to enhance supervisory ownership of training activities.
  • Track training requirements and ensure compliance with all required safety and environmental training.
  • Audit training effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop lesson plans, training materials, and educational resources.
• Regulatory Agency Relations
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies.
  • Accompany regulatory representatives during facility inspections.
  • Prepare responses and supporting documentation for agency inquiries.
  • Coordinate corrective action plans resulting from regulatory inspections or findings.
• Budget and Resource Management
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets for safety and environmental programs.
  • Monitor expenditures and ensure resources are used effectively.
  • Develop contingency plans to maintain compliance and support business needs during changing economic or operational conditions.
• Data Management and Reporting
  • Develop systems for collecting, tracking, and analyzing safety and environmental performance data.
  • Prepare reports for plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and identify trends requiring corrective action.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of required regulatory and corporate metrics.
• Policy and Procedure Development
  • Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.
  • Ensure consistent implementation and compliance throughout the facility.
  • Collaborate with supervisors and employees in policy development and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Train supervisors and employees on policy updates and procedural requirements.
• Injury and Claims Management
  • Coordinate workplace injury management activities.
  • Partner with occupational health providers and workers’ compensation carriers.
  • Support return-to-work and transitional duty programs.
  • Work to reduce recordable injuries, lost workdays, and restricted work activity through proactive interventions and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Safety Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of safety leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs preferred.
• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Knowledge of EPA and applicable state environmental regulations.
• Understanding of risk assessment, incident investigation, hazard identification, and corrective action processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with safety and environmental data management systems preferred.

Physical Demands

• Combination of office and manufacturing plant environments.
• Frequent exposure (20%-50%) to industrial conditions including noise, dust, odors, temperature extremes, chemicals, operating machinery, and other manufacturing-related hazards.
• Travel requirement of approximately 5-10%, including occasional overnight travel.
• Must be able to perform plant inspections and audits throughout the facility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, travel, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401K plans and a pension plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Financial assistance programs for adoption and further education.
• Comprehensive wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.

Behavioral Traits

• High Integrity
• Detail-Oriented
• Confident and Independent
• Logical and Analytical
• Persuasive and Influential
• Assertive and Tenacious
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Strong Leadership Presence