What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Supervisor position at Morton Salt?
Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.
Job Summary
The EHS Supervisor leads and coordinates environmental, health, and safety programs for the site, including program development and implementation, policy reviews, training, and facility audits/inspections. Serves as the site EHS trainer for all contractors and employees. This position is also responsible for the site’s environmental, health, and safety compliance program.
Duties And Responsibilities
Job Summary
The EHS Supervisor leads and coordinates environmental, health, and safety programs for the site, including program development and implementation, policy reviews, training, and facility audits/inspections. Serves as the site EHS trainer for all contractors and employees. This position is also responsible for the site’s environmental, health, and safety compliance program.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains the company EHS plan, programs and permits in a manner consistent with company policy, as well as federal, state, and county laws/permits/guidelines.
- Coordinates with Operations to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements on the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
- Serves as the site coordinator and CAL-OSHA contact for VPP. Submits all required reports to regulatory agencies.
- Prepares and maintains the following Industrial Hygiene Programs: hazardous communication, hearing conservation, and respiratory fit testing. Including maintenance of Safety Data Sheets, audiometric testing, etc.
- Plans and implements programs to train managers, employees, and contractors in worksite safety practices, fire prevention, PPE, and correct handling of equipment and materials. This includes new employee orientation.
- Prepares and submits accident and near miss reports required by corporate EHS.
- Oversees the administration of workers’ compensation program. Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries.
- Maintains EHS files and records, including safety hours worked.
- Conducts annual drills to ensure plant readiness in the event of a major emergency.
- Updates and maintains Action Item Matrix to make sure all safety issues and concerns are tracked and addressed.
- Acts as the primary Facility Security Officer (FSO) – Oversees Marsec security levels for the facility to include drill packages with the Coast Guard.
- Fills in for site Operations Manager and QA as needed.
- Assists with purchase requisition creation and discrepancy reconciliation
- Assists with receiving of incoming materials and services
- Serves as backup or Shipping Clerk. This includes:
- Checks in/out trucks, prints loading documents, and provides paperwork to drivers
- Prepares and provides copies of weight tickets to customers
- Provides seals for all pneumatic loads, placard labeling, and enclosed trailers.
- Works with carriers, sales, customer service, and transportation to ensure all customer issues are promptly resolved.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field preferred.
- 3 years’ experience in EHS in an industrial environment.
- Experience in environmental permitting processes.
- Experience in OSHA 300 reporting.
- Experience in OSHA 5119 - CAL OSHA preferred.
- Certified Facility Security Officer preferred.
- Working knowledge of SAP and Velocity preferred.
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.