Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Darling Ingredients Inc.•Fayetteville, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator works within the plant to ensure compliance with facility environmental permits, all required regulations, company safety programs, FSMA, USDA, cGMP's, FDA, HACCP, PSM and Finished Product requirements. This position is responsible for building, organizing and maintaining the facility's OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Programs (RMP). Responsibilities include: Written and verbal communications with refrigeration operators, facility management, corporate EHS, and communicating the status, needs, and any necessary information regarding PSM and RMP programs. Tracking the status of compliance audits, mechanical integrity, hazard analyses, incident investigation and other EHS generated action items and recommendations. Conducts training of employees in environmental compliance, site inspections, sampling, log review, and report preparation to ensure compliance in the following: Air Permit, Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), cGMP's, HAACP, PSM & FSMA (Food Safety) Compliance and Reporting requirements, Solid & Hazardous Waste Management, Boiler Permits, Business and Operating Licenses. Performs tests on incoming and outgoing product, recording results and reporting any problems to management. Maintains lab equipment, testing on all Finished Products and lab supply inventory. Ensures all Finished Products meets specifications before shipment to Customer. Ensures all employees are trained on cGMP's, HAACP, & FSMA requirements. Reviews all plant documentation associated with Finished Product shipments, in process control documents and addresses any corrective action as needed. Responsible for completion of internal audits and corrective action. Audits all plant's daily documentation, approves documents, addresses corrective actions, and ensures the completion of them, and files documents. Ensures proper monitoring and operation of environmental control equipment (air, water). All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
PSM certification or must become certified upon hire through Darling-lead or industry OSHA recognized curriculum completion.
Minimum 3 years of experience in quality assurance, food production, agriculture, or related field.
Minimum 3 year of experience in a safety role to include PSM and OSHA compliance.
Minimum 3 year of experience in an environmental role to include state and federal regulatory compliance.
Candidate must have a valid driver's license and clear driving record since the role involves periodic trips to Paducah, KY, up to 25% travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Safety and Environmental, Industrial Management or related field.
Highly organized; superior time management skills.
Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
Self-motivated; self-starter; able to multi-task.
Works well with others in a team environment.
Good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Administers Darling Ingredient's Safety program which includes but is not limited to: compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; conducting CAL/OSHA safety training for new employees; monthly and annual training of employees; monthly safety facility audits; monthly safety meetings; perform accident investigations and advise management in corrective action needed.
Builds, organizes and maintains the facility's OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Programs (RMP).
Tracks the status of compliance audits, mechanical integrity, hazard analyses, incident investigation and other EHS generated action items and recommendations.
Conducts training of employees in environmental compliance, site inspections, sampling, log review, and report preparation to ensure compliance in the following: Air Permit, Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), cGMP's, HAACP, PSM & FSMA (Food Safety) Compliance and Reporting requirements, Solid & Hazardous Waste Management, Boiler Permits, Business and Operating Licenses.
Performs tests on incoming and outgoing product, recording results and reporting any problems to management.
Maintains lab equipment, testing on all Finished Products and lab supply inventory.
Ensures all Finished Products meets specifications before shipment to Customer.
Ensures all employees are trained on cGMP's, HAACP, & FSMA requirements.
Reviews all plant documentation associated with Finished Product shipments, in process control documents and addresses any corrective action as needed.
Responsible for completion of internal audits and corrective action.
Audits all plant's daily documentation, approves documents, addresses corrective actions, and ensures the completion of them, and files documents.
Ensures proper monitoring and operation of environmental control equipment (air, water).