EHS Coordinator - Emporia, KS

VetJobs • Emporia, KS

4d • $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 drives compliance with federal and state regulations and corporate EHS standards while promoting continuous improvement. The coordinator works with plant personnel and external contractors and collaborates across functions to improve site safety, efficiency, and team performance.

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.
• Completion of the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course.
• Project management experience driving cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
• Strong coaching capability, including knowledge transfer, technical training, and collaborative relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and assist in managing EHS operational budgets, including allocations for safety programs, personal protective equipment, 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 personal protective equipment to eliminate or mitigate 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 continuous-improvement reviews, and use statistical indicators to resolve safety deviations and standardize environmental practices.
• Build relationships with regulatory agencies, external vendors, and corporate partners to benchmark safety practices and deploy new EHS standards.

Benefits

• Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• Profit-sharing may be available to salaried employees.
• Long-term incentives may be available for executive-level roles.

What This Job Offers

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