EHS Coordinator

Colgate • Emporia, KS

3d • $52,800 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Coordinator secures the health and safety of plant employees, the surrounding community, and the environment. Reporting directly to the Director of Manufacturing, this role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and corporate EHS standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The coordinator works with plant personnel and external contractors and collaborates across functions to improve site safety, efficiency, and team performance.

The role manages EHS budgets and site-wide environmental and occupational health programs, including waste management, wastewater and stormwater protocols, first responder networks, forklift safety, industrial hygiene, and medical monitoring. It also conducts Job Hazard Analyses, coordinates incident documentation and reporting, leads compliance audits and continuous-improvement reviews, and works with regulators, vendors, and corporate partners to implement EHS standards.

This position is based in Emporia, Kansas. No relocation assistance is offered. The listed salary range is $52,800 to $72,000 USD, with pay determined by experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for executive-level roles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or a dedicated EHS environment.
• Advanced digital competency, including professional proficiency in SAP, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Excel.
• Flexibility to adapt to rotating or non-standard work schedules in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Technical college or vocational certificate, or an associate’s degree in an engineering, manufacturing, or safety-related discipline.
• Successful completion of the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course.
• Project management experience and a track record of driving cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
• Strong coaching capability, with an emphasis on knowledge transfer, technical training, and collaborative relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and assist in managing EHS operational budgets, including allocations for safety programs, PPE, medical supplies, medical surveillance testing, waste removal, and environmental services.
• Oversee site-wide environmental and occupational health programs, including hazardous and solid waste management, wastewater and stormwater protocols, first responder networks, forklift safety, industrial hygiene, and medical monitoring.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses, identify workplace risks, and provide appropriate PPE to eliminate or mitigate operational hazards.
• Document and track facility incidents using the SAP Incident Management System and prepare mandatory corporate EHS reports.
• Lead internal and external EHS compliance audits.
• Facilitate routine continuous-improvement reviews and use statistical indicators to address safety deviations and standardize environmental best practices.
• Build relationships with regulatory agencies, external vendors, and corporate partners to benchmark safety methodologies and deploy new EHS standards.
• Coordinate plant personnel and external contractors and collaborate across functions to improve site safety, efficiency, and team performance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, subject to eligibility requirements
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days for salaried employees
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave according to role, location, and applicable local laws
• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for executive-level roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED