Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator will report directly to the Environmental, Health and Safety Director. This position is responsible for maintaining a variety of health, safety, and environmental programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for teammates. The successful candidate will be a self-starting leader who enjoys the challenges of daily involvement with operation, maintenance, and engineering teams.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

* Assist EH&S Director with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and code compliance

* Assist with recordkeeping and reporting requirements

* Help develop controls for identified hazards. Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard control system, policies, and procedures. Recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace incidents

* Plan and implement safety training for new teammate orientation and annual required programs

* Conduct and coordinate on-site checks to audit conditions and program sustainability

* Assist with monitoring and implement ongoing updates in environmental/safety regulations, laws or reporting requirements

* Coordinate return to work physical demand analysis assessments

* Purchasing of safety supplies and products

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

* B.S./B.A. degree with 1 - 3 years related experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

* Strong planning, organizational and follow up skills

* Excellent people and process management skills