Environmental Health & Safety and 5S Coordinator

WashingtonMills•Tonawanda, NY

84d•$65,000 - $800,000•Onsite

About The Position

Washington Mills is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and 5S Coordinator for their Tonawanda, NY facility. This full-time, salaried position is responsible for all aspects of environmental, health, and safety, as well as the maintenance of the plant’s 5S program. The role requires initiative to research safety standards, make sound decisions for work prioritization, and possess strong communication skills to lead training and promote employee involvement in EHS programs. The position reports directly to the EHS/Maintenance Manager with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

Possess a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in EHS and 5S
Be able to promote employee involvement in the EHS programs
Be able to demonstrate competency of OSHA CFR 1910 regulations and interpretations and be familiar with implementation and sustainment of 5S standards
Establish and maintain relationships with supervisors, plant management, operations, and external customers
Be able to work closely with Human Resources on people related issues, including workers compensation claims

Nice To Haves

Have a bachelor's degree in a technical or EHS related field, is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to report and document all safety incidents including unsafe acts/conditions and near misses
Organize implementation of EHS and 5S policies and programs with successful sustainable results
Demonstrate a high aptitude of understanding of EHS and 5S rules and regulations and host visits from regulatory agencies as required
Conduct regular risk assessments, rank inherent concerns via a risk matrix and continuously work to address
Provide initial company safety orientation and all necessary training for new hires
Serve as a resource and an example for all employees relative to EHS and 5S procedures, issues, and programs
Mentor, teach, and guide employees in foundational safety items such as LOTO, working from heights, etc.
Develop and implement or assist with site specific EHS and 5S related training programs, including oversight of LMS including scheduling all LMS training and ensuring it is completed on time
Oversee maintenance of the OSHA 300 log and other applicable internal reporting requirements
Chair Safety Committee, attend/lead monthly meetings, conduct safety audits including job safety analysis and regular safety Gemba walks
Communicate status of safety at site regularly via scorecard and pertinent KPIs