Senior EHS Specialist

THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES•Waukegan, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior EHS Specialist will serve as the primary lead for multi-site EHS programs, overseeing the training, development, implementation, and maintenance of Safety & Health policies and procedures. This role is responsible for aligning and executing the corporate EHS strategy and managing EHS programs and the EHS organization. The jobholder will act as the lead EHS Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the enterprise, collaborating with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Sustainability, and Product Safety leadership to ensure the continued adoption and refinement of the Company’s EHS culture. This position is accountable for all aspects of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) performance and continuous improvement for Visual Pak, covering all employees and contractors, site activities, warehousing operations, laboratories, and processing. The role also includes managing worker’s compensation claims. There are no direct reports for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational H&S, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent mix of education and experience.
At least 5 years working in a manufacturing environment as a safety professional preferred.
Present strong communication skills with the ability to actively listen to others as they relay information.
Practiced written skills including information presentation, and comfortability speaking to a diverse audience in both interpersonal and large group settings is a must.
Ability to analyze and evaluate options, solutions, and exercise judgment in making sound decisions.
Partner with Human Resources to file incident reports, following up on restrictions and determining light duty/accommodations as necessary.
Basic understanding of ergonomic principles.
Displays efficient time-management skills by meeting deadlines while multi-tasking, stopping/starting work assignments, and redirecting attention as necessary.
Recognizes and respects confidentiality in various formats.
Intellectual curiosity and ability to grasp the challenges and opportunities facing our changing manufacturing operations.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite.
Verifiable experience with Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

Advance certification, additional specialized safety education and/or equivalent work experience desired but not required. These may include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CHI), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Certified Ergonomist Assessment Specialist (CEAS)
Bilingual in Spanish, both verbally and written – Preferred.
Smart phone – Preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in site compliance, review, and audits (internal and external).
Manage site industrial hygiene plans including exposure monitoring/modeling, containment testing, and hearing conservation needs.
Monitor site-specific EHS leading and lagging indicators.
Practice safe working techniques and reinforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.
Delivers on time information when asked to research, investigate, and analyze information.
Participates in environmental, health and safety reviews, routine environmental and safety inspections, and incident investigations where applicable with manufacturing and maintenance personnel including developing and implementing.
Act as EHS Subject Matter Expert, responding to questions from sites and other stakeholders.
Maintain current EHS knowledge and regulations pertaining to The Visual Pak Companies business activity.
Provides notice of changes, updates, or financial impact to appropriate management.
Partners with departments about training compliance and safety initiatives.
Provides research on topics and best practices as required.
Identify site-specific circumstances requiring changes to the EHS management system, and enable the successful implementation and sustainability at a local level.
Act as a mentor to other EHS Specialists within the network.
Support plant leadership on capital project planning to align sustainability efforts with capital and engineering projects.
Investigate and evaluate root causes for occupational injuries/illnesses, incidents and near misses and maintain relevant data for driving strategic program decisions.
Ensure appropriate risk assessments are conducted and corrective actions implemented to minimize or eliminate injuries and environmental impact while providing timely, valuable, and cost-effective solutions.
Utilize corporate EHS software systems necessary to support compliance activities and the tracking/reporting of EHS performance metrics and trends.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) Retirement Savings – with Company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care Accounts (DCA) –Save pre-tax dollars on eligible medical expenses.
Dependent Care Subsidy –Extra financial support for your family’s dependent care needs.
Childcare & Elder Care Resources – Find trusted care options near you easily.
Tuition/Education Assistance – Invest in your growth with financial support for education and professional development.
Active & Fit Direct – Affordable access to thousands of gyms and fitness centers.
Geode Health – Mental health support tailored to your needs.
Commuter Benefits – Save on transit and parking expenses.
Health Advocate Services – Get expert help navigating healthcare and benefits.
Benefit Hub – Employee Perks and Discount Marketplace – Exclusive savings on shopping, travel, and more!
Pet Insurance – Coverage to keep your furry family members healthy.
Paid Time Off & Holidays – Recharge and enjoy your well-earned time away.
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance -Disability income protection for long and short-term absences from work.