EHS Leader

Fresh Markorporated•Canton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Leader identifies workplace hazards and evaluates safety and health risks through inspections and audits of equipment, materials, and processes. The role provides employees with the knowledge and skills to recognize hazards and perform their work safely, and helps managers and supervisors set regulatory objectives, plan programs, and integrate safety into the organization’s culture. The EHS Leader ensures compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations; keeps abreast of regulatory changes; delivers employee training on subjects such as lockout/tagout, hazard communication, hearing protection, emergency procedures, and machine guarding; and participates in accident investigations. The role monitors employee compliance with safety programs, leads the facility Safety Committee, and serves on compliance teams to support corporate consistency. Fresh Mark describes its work environment as supportive of employee growth and provides tools, leadership, and support for employees to develop their knowledge and careers. The company is a drug-free workplace and welcomes applicants without regard to legally protected status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Science, Safety Technology, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership and people skills.

Responsibilities

Recognize hazards and identify conditions or actions that may cause injury, illness, or property damage.
Conduct inspections and audits to assess safety and health risks associated with equipment, materials, and processes.
Provide employees with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize hazards and perform their jobs safely and effectively.
Assist managers and supervisors in establishing regulatory objectives, planning programs, and integrating safety into the organization’s culture.
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, and keep abreast of regulatory changes that affect the organization.
Train employees on topics including lockout/tagout, hazard communication, hearing protection, emergency procedures, and machine guarding.
Participate in the accident investigation program.
Monitor employee compliance with established safety programs.
Lead and administer facility Safety Committee activities.
Serve on compliance teams, including the Safety/Regulatory Team and PSM Team, to ensure corporate consistency.