Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Safari Land•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist drives initiatives that builds a culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and an environment that result in fewer lost days, unexpected call outs due to injury, and overall reduction in worker’s compensation claims for two facilities in Jacksonville, FL , Armor and Duty Gear. Reporting into the Director, Operations, the role owns regulatory compliance, advocating for root cause, and deploying process and working condition improvements that cultivate a best-in-class manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field OR the equivalent combination of education and experience
5-7 years’ experience in Safety and Environmental Management in a manufacturing facility
Working knowledge of Safety and Environmental Regulations, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
Proficient with MS Software and Internet based research

Nice To Haves

ASP, CSP, CHMM or other industry accepted certification programs are desirable
Spanish Speaking (Professional Capabilities) a strong plus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an inspection and audit protocol to evaluate and maintain compliance
Implement and maintain programs in support of regulations and company policies and procedures
Implement and maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 EHS management systems as applicable
Implement and maintain continuous improvement programs
Maintain all required safety and environmental operating permits
Develop and implement; lockout/tagout, electrical safety, machine guarding, fire safety, housekeeping, walking working surfaces and other general industry safety programs
Develop and maintain Power industrial trucks, manlifts and rack safety programs
Lead compliance with storm water regulations, maintain spill prevention and control plans, oversee inspections and records
Serve as safety program coordinator, lead site communication and training related to safety and crisis
Reduce lost days by leading risk assessments and processes that improve the work environment
Lead incident investigation to analyze, identify prevention, deploy counter measures and training
Maintain written PPE program and oversee compliance with program, including incentives
Reduce worker’s compensation claims by developing initiatives to improve safety, hearing, ergonomic conditions
Oversee characterization, labeling and storage of non-hazardous and hazard waste streams
Coordinate training and inspection programs to ensure compliance with policies
Ensure manifest files and records are maintained to regulatory requirements
Maintain and post current chemical inventory lists on the document management website
Utilize and support information and policies on the document management website
Maintain status of EHS tasks on the task management website
Work with HR to collect data to maintain OSHA Logs and manage WC claims, upload and manage to claim website
Analyze injury data and routinely update TCIR and LWIR and maintain information on the OSHA 300 log website
Manage active Worker’s Compensation Cases
Lead Injury Investigations
Manage existing Management of Change
Lead equipment annual certifications and inspections and evaluate industrial hygiene factors
Waste monitoring and new waste: General process review and new waste for MOC processes
Manage Workplace Ergonomics program
General facility Support: Maintain and lead EHS boards, meetings, and general support
Own EHS training programs
Support testing and deployment of EHS Management System Application
Support testing and deployment of EHS Management System Application under pilot in Mexico