Multi-Site EHS Coordinator

Challenge Manufacturing•Pontiac, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Multi-Site EHS Coordinator to lead Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across multiple manufacturing facilities. The role drives a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, operational partnership, continuous improvement, employee involvement, and disciplined execution of EHS management systems. The coordinator will spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, influence teams without direct authority, standardize systems across locations, improve ergonomic performance, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The position leads EHS strategy and performance for facilities in Pontiac, Michigan; Cusseta, Alabama; and North Lake, Texas. It is based onsite at the Pontiac plant and requires at least 50% travel. At least 60% of work time is spent on the manufacturing floor coaching employees, identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, verifying safety standards, and engaging leaders in proactive risk reduction. Success includes improving injury performance and the organization's ability to identify, eliminate, and control risks before incidents occur.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing EHS experience.
Three to five years of Environmental, Health, and Safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least three years leading multiple manufacturing facilities or supporting large multi-site manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated success improving safety culture and reducing organizational risk using leading and lagging performance indicators.
Experience developing and implementing corporate EHS standards, policies, management systems, and continuous improvement programs.
Experience implementing, maintaining, and improving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, incident investigation, OSHA recordkeeping, and multi-state regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated experience leading serious incident investigations using Root Cause Analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Experience supporting capital projects and Management of Change processes.
Experience developing and implementing Serious Injury and Fatality prevention programs and critical risk management strategies.
Knowledge of ergonomics, industrial hygiene, risk assessments, machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety, contractor safety, emergency response, fall protection, and critical risk management systems.
Experience managing Workers' Compensation programs and return-to-work processes.
Proven ability to influence leaders, coach employees, develop talent, and drive organizational change across multiple facilities.
OSHA 30 certification required.
Willingness to travel at least 50%.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500 or OSHA 501.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

Lead EHS strategy and performance for multiple manufacturing facilities, developing regional strategic plans aligned with corporate objectives, annual business goals, and operational priorities.
Partner with plant leadership to strengthen safety culture and improve operational performance.
Spend a minimum of 60% of work time on the manufacturing floor coaching employees, identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, verifying safety standards, and engaging leaders in proactive risk reduction.
Standardize EHS programs, procedures, audits, reporting processes, and management systems across assigned facilities.
Lead implementation and continuous improvement of EHS management systems aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 principles.
Establish and improve leading and lagging safety indicators, including near-miss reporting, critical risk observations, corrective-action closure rates, safety engagement, OSHA metrics, and leadership Gemba participation.
Lead investigations of recordable injuries, serious incidents, high-potential events, property damage, and environmental incidents using Root Cause Analysis, and prevent recurrence.
Lead Serious Injury and Fatality prevention initiatives by identifying critical risks, validating life-saving controls, and implementing sustainable risk elimination strategies.
Drive continuous improvement in injury reduction, ergonomics, environmental compliance, operational risk reduction, and critical hazard elimination.
Conduct facility audits, leadership reviews, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations for OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, and corporate standards.
Monitor corrective actions and verify their effectiveness through field validation and sustainability audits.
Develop and mentor Site EHS Specialists, supervisors, plant leadership teams, and safety committees, building organization-wide safety ownership.
Drive employee engagement through safety committees, leadership development, risk reduction workshops, and safety awareness initiatives.
Establish and maintain regional critical risk management standards for machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety, fall protection, confined space entry, contractor safety, mobile equipment, and other high-risk activities.
Support environmental compliance programs covering hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions, SPCC, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory reporting.
Support capital projects, automation, equipment installations, facility expansions, and Management of Change processes by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating EHS risks before implementation.
Manage regulatory inspections, agency interactions, compliance audits, and external assessments, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
Monitor regional EHS performance and provide executive leadership with updates on trends, significant risks, corrective actions, and strategic improvement opportunities.