EHS Coordinator

Uzin Utz North America•Waco, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as an EHS Coordinator! Join Our Team as an EHS Coordinator! Work Location: Waco, TX Department: Operations Reports To: EHS Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Travel Requirements: 0–15% Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and safety-driven EHS Coordinator to support and execute environmental, health, and safety initiatives across our North American operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about promoting a safety-first culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement. You bring strong organizational skills, the ability to influence safe behaviors, and a disciplined approach to inspections, training, and incident prevention. You will play a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and incident-free workplace while partnering across multiple facilities to support EHS programs and initiatives. Why You Should Apply This position offers high visibility and cross-functional collaboration, working closely with Operations, Warehouse, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams across multiple sites (Waco, Dover, Aurora). Your work will directly impact employee safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance. If you enjoy being on the floor, identifying risks, leading training, and driving measurable safety improvements, this role offers strong opportunity for growth and impact. Who We Are Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is a leader in flooring installation systems and a North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, based in Ulm, Germany. Since 1911, Uzin Utz SE has been a global innovator in product systems for flooring installation and maintenance. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence across all levels of our organization. In the United States and Canada, Uzin Utz North America offers its products under the renowned UZIN, WOLFF, and PALLMANN brand names, delivering industry-leading solutions for flooring professionals. Position Overview The EHS Coordinator supports the company’s safety mission by helping ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, customers, and contractors. This role is responsible for supporting EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting training and inspections, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
1–3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environments
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems
Experience delivering safety training and conducting workplace inspections
Familiarity with incident investigation and hazard assessments
Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of OSHA and safety compliance requirements
Inspection & Audit Capability: Ability to identify risks and enforce safe practices
Incident Investigation: Strong root cause analysis and corrective action follow-through
Training & Communication: Effective delivery of safety training and messaging
Data & Reporting: Ability to analyze KPIs, trends, and safety metrics
Influence & Culture Building: Promotes accountability and safe behaviors at all levels
Organization & Execution: Manages multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
Collaboration: Works effectively across departments and multi-site operations
Professionalism & Integrity: Maintains confidentiality and sound judgment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Support implementation and maintenance of EHS programs across multiple sites
Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Maintain OSHA logs (300/300A) and compliance documentation
Support regulatory reporting and audit readiness
Develop and execute monthly safety training plans
Conduct new hire safety orientation and toolbox talks
Deliver compliance training (PIT certification, respirator fit testing, etc.)
Promote and reinforce a proactive safety-first culture
Conduct daily walkarounds and monthly facility inspections
Perform hazard assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and PPE compliance checks
Lead or support internal audits and corrective action tracking
Ensure SDS management and workplace safety documentation is current
Lead or support incident investigations (injuries, near misses, property damage)
Conduct root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented
Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics and trends
Recommend and implement process improvements
Support emergency response programs, drills, and evacuation planning
Coordinate fire drills and safety committee activities
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks
Monitor contractor safety compliance