Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Position: EHS Coordinator

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Louisville KY

Industry: Manufacturing

Environment: High-Volume Production Facility

Pay: $70,000-$80,000 based on experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match – 4.5%
• Annual bonus opportunity
• PTO and paid holidays
• Strong internal support team and career development potential

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. The EHS Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining policies, programs, and compliance related to environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role ensures a safe working environment by conducting training, audits, hazard analysis, and maintaining compliance with ISO standards and all applicable laws.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and programs
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS laws and regulations
• Maintain EHS recordkeeping and reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Administer the Workers’ Compensation program and maintain accurate tracking
• Serve as the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Representative
• Maintain EHS documentation for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and corporate requirements
• Coordinate and participate in ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements
• Conduct and document EHS-related training, including new hire orientation
• Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and disposal
• Lead safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and emergency response training
• Coordinate EHS committee meetings and participate in audits and compliance reviews
• Respond to and track EHS-related complaints, incidents, and action plans
• Collaborate on the development of new processes from an EHS perspective
• Track EHS metrics for continuous improvement and injury prevention
• Conduct post-incident drug and alcohol screenings as required
• Select and manage EHS supplies including personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Coordinate agency inspections and ensure compliance documentation is up to date
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Advise managers on potential risks related to safety, compliance, or quality
• Take action to prevent or correct nonconformities in processes or systems
• Identify and escalate EHS problems through the proper channels
• Verify the implementation of corrective actions
• Control further operations of noncompliant activities until resolved

Position Requirements

• Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with ISO 14001 and industrial ergonomics
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and Workers’ Compensation practices
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

About Spark Talent Acquisition

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.