Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Grain & Protein Technologies•Assumption, IL

1d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator to join our EHS Department team at our Assumption facility. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and safety-focused professional with strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage compliance programs, training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

2-5 years working in an EHS role within an industrial manufacturing environment, (such as welding, machining, break-press, laser cutting and industrial assembly), with at least 150+ employees
2-5 years in an EHS role that includes developing and implementing OSHA safety training policies and procedures on topics including: machine guarding, lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, hazard communication, fall protection, personal protective equipment (PPE), incident investigation, ergonomics, and electrical safety procedures
2-5 years of experience working with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for general industry within an industrial manufacturing environment, including the ability to read, interpret, and implement OSHA standards
1+ years of knowledge in Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and/or state (ie. IEPA) regulations regarding the management of air quality, storm water, hazardous materials, and pollution prevention
Demonstrated experience managing or implementing a formal Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Demonstrated experience managing or implementing formal Hazard Prevention and Control Systems
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Advise all levels of management on EHS-related matters
Provide environmental and safety expertise on legal and other requirements including, but not limited to, environmental compliance reporting, ergonomics, electrical safety, machine guarding, confined space entry, and lock-out/tag-out
Review incident and injury data and conduct follow-up interviews and investigations
Organize and present incident findings for business units and local management
Coordinate environmental plans and ensure compliance with programs such as air quality, storm water, hazardous materials plans, pollution prevention and spill plans
Coordinate internal onsite audits/site inspections/training to ensure compliance with permits and programs
Coordinate facility workers’ compensation program including a return-to-work program
Work in conjunction with plant engineering to maintain all safety systems such as fire detection and suppression, egress, plant security, and parking
Provide input to site managers by identifying and tracking appropriate safety metrics and assessing performance
Provide guidance to assigned units by participating in capital project reviews, consistent with the level of EHS expertise needed.
Work with facilities to assist with continuous improvement initiatives including addressing ergonomic issues
Participate in the review of new projects, sites, and research initiatives to ensure proper implementation of company EHS programs and policies and to provide EHS consulting services to operations and business units
Review and interpret new and proposed regulations for applicability and develop associated implementation training programs and procedures
Participate in professional industry groups to further develop individual capabilities
Collect and report on the sites monthly requirements for Environmental, Social, and (Corporate) Governance