Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator will implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Reports to:

• Plant Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts regular facility inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks, documenting findings and uploading reports into the EHS system
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
• Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
• Develops training and processes for safety compliance for manufacturing production floor.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers monthly training sessions on emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics
• Monitors compliance with safety procedures and trainings.
• Maintains and ensures accessibility of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).".
• Participates in incident and accident investigations, conducts 5-Why analyses, and reports DART injuries in the EHS system in coordination with Corporate EHS and insurance providers
• Establishes and maintains a relationship with local urgent care facilities to coordinate return-to-work and light-duty restrictions
• Collaborates with HR to track and report monthly hours worked and assist with onboarding new employees on safety policies and procedures
• Works with Supervisors and Maintenance on machine guarding, new equipment implementations and weekly toolbox talks
• Member of employee safety committee
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of safety regulations including OSHA regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent sense of urgency and time management skills.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in safety management or a related field required
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.