EHS Specialist (REQ856)

EHS Specialist

Cape Girardeau, MO

How can you make a difference at your job and can have the opportunity to grow?

Join the Cape Girardeau – Spartech Team!

EHS Specialist is an on-site position that provides strategic assistance to ensure compliance with and effective implementation of: OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations as well as any other associated regulations. Lead development of a risk aware/risk mitigation culture facility where employees are contributing to self-accountability and risk mitigation efforts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtains and maintains all applicable regulatory permits (air, stormwater, sanitary, waste).
• Reviews/prepares all annual OSHA and environmental reports and maintains supporting documentation.
• Provides technical support to plant personnel regarding OSHA, local, state & federal environmental and DOT regulations.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities to improve overall Health and Safety performance across the site.
• Responsible for the Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Program for the plant.
• Maintain all facility EHS records and KPIs.
• Participates in chemical and material review.  Maintains chemical inventory for the site.
• Manages all Corporate Standards and Processes.
• Manages and facilitates internal audit and inspection programs related to environment, health and safety.
• Provides technical support and guidance to the review of equipment modifications, risk assessments, and capital installations.
• Lead and actively participate in site safety committee and cross-plant teams.
• Leads investigations for all safety incidents, and injuries in conjunction with operations, maintenance and HR.
• Coordinates evaluation, purchase and distribution of safety equipment and supplies.
• Manages site injuries and incidents including workers’ compensation programs and guidelines.
• Develops hazard control practices and programs in conjunction with corporate EHS.
• Supports compliance with installation, maintenance, and auditing of all security, fire protection equipment and alarms.
• Stays up to date on regulatory requirements.
• Supports new hire orientation training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training:

• Provides education and training for new employees and existing facility personnel on appropriate EHS programs. 
• Analyzes training system effectiveness to identify and correct opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures training records and supporting documentation are current and maintained as appropriate.
• Maintains training system to ensure that supervisors/managers are aware of training needs for employees.
• Participation in Board of Review where necessary as an opportunity to improve plant training system.
• Prepare weekly reports summarizing key training data, activities and upcoming needs.
• Participation in projects, teams as required
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related technical field, or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety and health and environmental codes and regulations required.
• Ability to train in all areas of safety and health.
• Computer skills: Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet applications required (MS Word & Excel preferred).
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Proven leadership competencies including problem solving, decision making, motivation, ethical performance, teamwork, results oriented

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing environment in a progressive EH&S role.

We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs. - Most Benefits Start Day ONE!

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with a strong matching program.
• 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
• 11 paid holidays.

Spartech LLC, headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging industries with over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day— for example if you start your morning with a yogurt or your child eats a single serving peanut butter—you may have already seen some of our materials. More unique uses of our materials can be seen in Military or security applications; for example, with bullet proof materials. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success.

Spartech, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.