Environmental Health Safety Coordinator - Tri Pac : Job Details

EHS Coordinator

Job Description:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator is responsible for ensuring facility compliance with corporate Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) requirements and governmental regulations. Specific duties include safety training, compliance audits, leading employee committees, managing improvement projects, waste management and record keeping. The EHS Specialist will ensure OSHA compliance throughout all facilities. The ultimate goal is driving EHSS excellence in all areas and are demonstrated by driving EHS improvements, tackling and implementing EHSS projects and initiatives. The EHS Specialist must help strengthen the safety culture, have uncompromising standards and is a collaborative team player, communicating professionally, and demonstrates accountability. Is open to new and innovative ideas and focuses on continuous improvement and brings a positive attitude to the workplace. He/she must have good communication skills, both written and oral and can work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with the ability to manage a complex workload. This position reports to the Facilities Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Handles site Title V Air Permitting and compliance, wastewater permits, stormwater permits, RCRA and remediation programs.
• Reviews safety and work practices at plant level and conduct Incident Investigations with General Managers and other facility personnel.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with facility environmental permits and acts as a primary liaison with government inspectors.
• Conducts routine site review with leadership team to define site-specific EHS goals and monitor progress.
• Facilitates/Leads joint employee-management EHS committees.
• Develops and leads site specific EHS improvement initiatives such as waste reduction, injury avoidance and improved employee involvement.
• Provides prompt and complete response regarding incidents and spills as required by corporate requirements.
• Conducts and documents routine EHS (including security) audits and inspections.
• Develop, implement, and manage emergency response programs including ensuring adequate training is conducted and drills completed.
• Manages the collection, storage, transportation, and shipping of hazardous waste.
• Coordinate hazardous waste pickups with the hauler
• Approve and sign hazardous waste manifests
• Tracking Manifests and contacting the transporter and EPA within respective time frames
• Handling Hazardous waste at points where it is generated
• Coordinates the transfer of Hazardous Waste from where it's generated to the Central Accumulation tote
• Preparing an empty Central Accumulation tote to receive hazardous waste. This includes labeling, start accumulation dates and ensuring it is on secondary containment
• Preparing a full Central Accumulation tote for shipment. This includes ensuring it is labeled and packaged in accordance with DOT requirements
• Emergency duties as described in the Contingency Plan.
• Coordinate and schedule initial and refresher hazardous waste trainings
• Facilitates the return to work of injured workers and manages Worker Compensation claims.
• Drive and implement a total Safety Culture using behavior-based methodologies.
• Conduct weekly & monthly audits, reporting and investigations.
• Lead a cross functional Safety Committee.
• Develop and manage projects related to PSM.
• Prepare and maintain the management system for compliance.
• Maintain education/training on OSHA/EPA requirements and other mandatory local, state, and federal topics.
• Manage contracted services and support corporate guidelines.

Education and/or Experience:

• BS in EHS, Industrial Safety or Hygiene; advanced degree and/or professional certification(s) preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in the safety, environment, and health field in a manufacturing setting,
• Strong track record for transformative results through programs, training, and culture shaping.
• Demonstrated success in EHS leadership, and passionate commitment to the safety of others.
• Demonstrated program development, implementation, and training success.
• Certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid.