What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Supervisor position at KPS Global LLC?
Job OverviewPosition Summary
The EHS Supervisor is responsible for leading day‑to‑day Environmental, Health, and Safety activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and standards. This role provides hands-on leadership, oversight of safety programs, incident response, and ongoing training to support a safe and compliant workplace. The EHS Supervisor partners closely with operations leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety culture and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Health
- Implement and maintain OSHA-compliant safety programs, policies, and procedures
as part of the Safety Management System (SMS).
- Conduct regular facility inspections, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses
(JSAs).
- Lead and/or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective
action tracking.
- Coordinates with outside agency services for health and safety training, education,
and government compliance regulations.
- Manage and track leading/lagging safety performance metrics.
- Provide coaching and support to supervisors and frontline employees to reinforce
safe behaviors.
- Oversee the PPE program and ensure proper selection, use, and maintenance of
protective equipment.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness, evacuation drills, and severe weather
response.
Environmental Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable EPA and state environmental regulations.
- Support air, water, waste, and hazardous materials management programs.
- Maintain environmental records, permits, manifests, and required regulatory
documentation in accordance with ISO 14001 standards.
- Conduct inspections related to spill prevention, waste storage, and pollution
prevention practices.
- Assist with environmental reporting such as Tier II, TRI, and waste generation logs, as
applicable.
Training
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs (e.g., lockout/tagout, hazard
communication, equipment safety, ergonomics).
- Maintain accurate training records and ensure all personnel meet required
competencies.
- Support onboarding orientations for new hires and contractors.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead safety committees, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Participate in audits and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Support continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing risk, improving
compliance, and enhancing safety culture.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene,
or related field; OR equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or related
environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
- Demonstrated experience conducting training and leading incident investigations.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred
- Supervisory or team‑lead experience.
- Professional certifications (e.g., GSP, ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST).
- Experience with ISO 14001 / 45001 or similar management systems.
- Background in risk assessment, ergonomics, or behavior‑based safety.
- Bilingual in Spanish
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk, stand, or climb for extended periods in an industrial environment.
- Capable of wearing required PPE including respirators, safety glasses, and protective
clothing.
- Ability to respond to emergencies on site, including outside normal business hours.
Working Conditions
- Combination of office and plant/manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to noise, temperature variations, and industrial hazards requiring
adherence to safety protocols.
Pay: $72,668.00 - $121,113.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $72,668 - $121,113