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.

- Plans, prepares, and delivers monthly training sessions on emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics

- Monitors compliance with safety procedures.

- 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

- Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education and Experience:

- 5 years of experience in safety management or a related field required

- Bachelors 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.