Production EHS Analyst

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine safety walkthroughs on the production floor to identify hazards and ensure compliance
• Support collection and tracking of EHS data, including incidents and near misses
• Aid in incident reporting, basic investigations, and follow-up actions
• Maintain safety documentation, SDS, and chemical inventory systems
• Help enforce use of PPE and safe work practices in production areas
• Assist with onboarding safety training and daily safety communications (toolbox talks)
• Support job safety analyses (JSAs) and hazard identification activities
• Participate in emergency response drills and support ERT activities
• Work closely with supervisors and operators to promote safe behaviors and resolve safety concerns
• Assist with audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety programs and initiatives
• Perform other EHS-related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in EHS or related field preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or production environment
• Basic knowledge of OSHA/safety practices preferred

Skills & Other Requirements

• Experience with Regulatory/Permitting Compliance
• Experience Conducting & Performing EHS Risk Assessments (JSAs, PHAs, etc.)
• Experience Working in Chemical or Manufacturing Environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Comfortable working on the production floor and around equipment/chemicals
• Good communication skills with frontline employees and supervisors
• Ability to be visible, approachable, and proactive in safety enforcement
• Ability to anticipate and handle multiple priorities and complex/abstract issues involving external and internal priorities
• Ability to handle special assignments promptly and professionally
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influence, planning and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Working Conditions

• Majority of time spent on the manufacturing floor with exposure to production environments
• May require working different shifts or extended hours based on production needs
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing
• Ability to work at computer

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing
• Ability to work at computer
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and move a 55-gallon drum

Safety Requirements

• All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards.
• This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.
• Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.
• Risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and compliance is monitored.

Culture Commitment

• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE): Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
  Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
  Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
  Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
  Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

About Us

• Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components.
• We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.
• Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program.
• It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.
• Come Join Us!

About The Team II-VI Aerospace & Defense

• II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
• We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems.
• II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck.
• If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply.
• We will offer a competitive salary and benefits.
• Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.