Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

POSITION SCOPE

The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator will implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Will engage employees and be instrumental in teaching and enforcing safety policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plans, organizes and directs all activities of the Safety Committee.

· Inspects the facility to identify safety, health and environmental risks.

· Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.

· Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.

· Monitor compliance with safety policies and procedures.

· Assures all safety information and policies, including SDS Sheets are maintained and readily accessible.

· Assists the supervisors and management with lean initiatives.

· Maintains all training files of associates including safety and misc training.

· Assist with the planning of training needs and evaluations for all associates.

· Lead and assist with improvement in safety and Worker’s compensation costs.

· Reduce worker’s compensation claims by 10% per year targeting 1% of VAS.

· Achieve training goals as outlined on the Business Action Plan.

· Reduce accident frequency and lost time to BPM goals.

· Complies with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.

· Build positive relationships and work cooperatively with associates in a team environment.

· Models and exemplifies Companies Core Values.

· Works required schedule based on business demands.

· Other duties as assigned from time-to-time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and additional duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential and additional functions.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, and WORK EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

· College degree or 5 years experience in EHS.

· Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.

· Ability to work in a team environment

· Material Handling experience.

PREFERRED

· High School Diploma preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.

· Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.

· Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts and drives accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.

· Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.

· Ownership of Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.

· Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Please note: Continuously (80%-100%), Frequently (21%-79%), Occasionally (up to 20%)

· Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to continuously and repetitively:

o Sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

o Promptly detect and respond to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.

o Wear personal protective equipment on plant floor, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and steel-toed safety shoes.

o Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).

· Frequently and repetitively

o Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.

· Occasionally

o Lift or carry materials weight up to 20 pounds and periodically care or lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.

o Bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform work.

· Recognizes potential exposure to mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Associate to successfully perform the essential and additional duties and responsibilities of this position.

DISCLAIMER: The requirements listed above represent the essential knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Additional or different requirements may exist in this role. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) 4% Match
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid jury duty
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance