Health Safety Environment Coordinator
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company · Texarkana, AR · 2 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
The ESH Coordinator serves as a key Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) subject matter expert for the Manufacturing Unit, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards while supporting a safe and sustainable workplace. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive EHS performance, implement strategic initiatives, and strengthen the facility’s safety culture. Success in this role requires strong regulatory knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a passion for protecting people and the environment.
Why This Role Matters
- Ensures compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while supporting Goodyear's commitment to associate well-being and environmental stewardship.
- Drives EHS initiatives that contribute to improved plant performance, risk reduction, and achievement of business objectives.
- Strengthens EHS culture by engaging associates, partnering with leadership, and promoting accountability throughout the organization.
- Supports continuous improvement of management systems and governance processes to enhance overall facility safety and environmental performance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the EHS subject matter expert for the assigned Manufacturing Unit, providing guidance on environmental, health, and safety requirements and best practices.
- Lead the implementation and execution of EHS initiatives that support plant, regional, and global EHS goals.
- Ensure compliance with country, federal, state, local, and company EHS regulations, standards, and policies.
- Support and participate in the EHS Management System Steering Committee and contribute to management system subcommittees and improvement activities.
- Develop strategies to increase EHS engagement among salaried and hourly associates while partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen plant culture and management systems.
- Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics and KPIs, and support the development of annual operating plan (AOP) goals aligned with regional and global objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in environmental, safety discipline, engineering or technical science, or a related field or an equivalent experience or meeting the minimum legal and regulatory requirements for a safety professional in the country of employment.
- Master's Degree in environmental, safety discipline, engineering, Certified Industrial Hygienist or technical science or a related field is desired.
- Experience implementing, running EHS&S programs in a large manufacturing facility (500+ associates) is preferred.
- Experience developing EHS programs in a manufacturing facility, preferably in a labor union environment.
- Experience tracking, trending and reporting EHS-related data.
- Strong knowledge of Federal, State and Local safety and environmental law and regulations.
Skills
- Maintains high ethical standards; genuinely cares about the health, safety and well-being of associates; minimizing environmental impacts and promoting sustainable practices.
- Draws a firm line in ensuring Goodyear compliance with governmental laws and company standards/policies.
- People focus mindset. Earns trust of labor and management.
- Communication & presentation skills in order to convince, negotiate and handle matters at different levels.