EHS Specialist - Manufacturing

Hey there, safety enthusiasts! Looking for a career where your skills actually make a difference? Want to be the go-to person for ensuring a safe, compliant, and sustainable work environment? Look no further! We're on the hunt for an exceptional EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Specialist to be the guardian angel of our manufacturing floors.If you've got a knack for safety protocols, an eye for spotting hazards, and the commitment to take our safety game to the next level, then let's talk! Summary/Objective:The EHS Specialist serves in a supporting role to help guide and keep the facility on track with all Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance standards. This individual will be responsible for, but not limited to, completing tasks such as updating safety-related documentation (LOTO procedures, Written Programs, training modules, etc.), conducting New Hire Orientation, performing site specific audits, conducting and leading incident and near miss investigations, tracking and reporting out metrics to plant leadership, participating in Safety Committee meetings. An EHS Specialist will also actively participate in administrative duties such as entering Injury/Near Miss information, training records, and inspection information into company electronic reporting system and following up on Worker’s Compensation claims. EHS Specialists are part of a larger team with the potential for upward movement within the EHS profession.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions. The position is office based, with requirements to spend time in each of our production areas. The productions area environment varies based on job position. You will be exposed to all weather elements, dust, weld fumes, gases, loud noise, heavy machinery, and moving mechanical parts.
This position requires mandatory Personal Protection Equipment while working in our production areas. The PPE required, but not limited to, is as follows: Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety toe footwear, cut resistant gloves/sleeves. 
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years’ experience preferred.
• Strong personal skills and communication skills
• GSP/ASP/CSP desired, but not required.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and policies
• Self-motivator and takes initiative.
• Great problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge and experience of OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ANSI guidelines and compliance
• Bilingual a plus, but not required.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA Regulations
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs that meet OSHA requirements.
• Provide advice and counsel concerning EHS regulations and standards.
• Collects and evaluates information on identified EHS issues and proposes recommendations/alternatives based on specialized knowledge and experience.
• Audits compliance of corporate EHS objectives
• Injury Case Management
• Coordinate with internal Injury Case Management team on work related injuries
• Monitor environmental compliance and manage reports.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments.
• Maintain all records associated with Occupational Health & Safety, and update required logs.
• Administer and assist in all levels of EHS Training through a learning management system.

Competencies:

1. Communication and Training Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with employees at all levels, deliver training sessions, and create informative materials.
2. Teamwork and Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, safety committees, and management to ensure a cohesive and effective EHS program. Building relationships plays a key role in EHS success.
3. Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated on changing EHS regulations, best practices, process changes, and industry trends.
4. Self-Motivator: demonstrates the ability to critical decisions to hit deadlines in a timely manner, stays organized, and manages time effectively.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.
Physical Demands:
While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. This position active – while performing this job the employee is regularly sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling. The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are decided by the hiring manager. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as needed.
Travel:
There is minimal to no travel with this position