Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

MillerKnoll•Hickory, MI

28d

About The Position

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. GENERAL PURPOSE Ensures that environmental health and safety (EH&S) system requirements are established, implemented and maintained with conformance to the MillerKnoll EH&S managements systems and goals. Provide EH&S leadership, coaching and technical support for corporate or facility-based assignments and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in EH&S or related field or equivalent professional experience.
1-2 years professional experience; 5 to 8 years' experience without completed degree depending on level of academic achievement.
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage projects.
Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction, a work style that is action oriented and proven decision-making ability.
Demonstrates the understanding and aptitude for manufacturing processes, equipment and materials.
Working understanding Federal, State, and Industry EH&S codes and regulations.
Proven ability to articulate clearly in both written and verbal form.
Highly effective communication skills and ability to interact with people of various social/economic backgrounds, work experience and education levels.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools used in the MillerKnoll office environment.
Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification(s) in the EH&S field are desired.

Responsibilities

Administer EH&S programs that relate to the various government agencies and industry certifications.
Assists EH&S department management in assuring continuity and consistency of corporate EH&S policies and procedures enterprise wide.
Collaborates with internal and external groups regarding process changes impacting EH&S.
Facilitate achievement of corporate and site specific environmental and safety goals though specific site-based assignments or corporate scope projects.
Identify, communicate, and document regulatory requirements and compliance to various levels of the organization from the shop floor to CEO level.
Maintain EH&S performance records and report on performance to goals as required.
Maintain Management System associated with EH&S
Provide leadership and technical support to EH&S committees and operational teams.
Conduct training and develop trainers of EHS content.
Promote and develop EHS committee members to champion EHS excellence.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.