Site Environmental, Health, & Safety Lead

Cohere Beauty Omaha Inc•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Lead is the primary on-site EHS authority responsible for the day-to-day execution of Cohere Beauty’s environmental, health, and safety programs at their assigned facility. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, supports incident prevention and response, and partners closely with site leadership and employees to promote a strong, proactive safety culture. The Site EHS Lead reports to the Platform Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Manager, serving as the local point of contact for inspections, audits, training, incident response, and corrective actions. This position does not have direct reports but carries site-level accountability for EHS performance.

Requirements

Associate's degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum of 2–5 years of EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environments.
Working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and best practices.
Strong observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with employees and leadership.
Ability to influence safe behaviors and build positive working relationships across departments.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data tracking tools.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional team members.
Ability to exercise sound judgement, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate initiative.
Ability to read, write, and speak English competently.
Ability to maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Ability to work on-site across warehouse, manufacturing, and office environments.

Nice To Haves

OSHA training and/or safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR) preferred or required within a defined timeframe.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for the assigned site, ensuring consistent implementation of Cohere Beauty’s EHS programs and policies.
Conduct routine site inspections and hazard assessments to identify, document, and mitigate safety, health, and environmental risks.
Lead and support investigations of incidents, near-misses, and injuries, including root cause analysis and tracking of corrective actions.
Coordinate and deliver EHS training, including new-hire safety orientation, job-specific training, and refresher sessions.
Support site leadership in maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
Assist in the development, review, and execution of Emergency Action Plans, drills, and emergency response activities.
Maintain accurate EHS records and documentation, including inspection logs, training records, incident reports, and regulatory postings.
Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current, accessible, and properly maintained at the site.
Participate in or support safety committee meetings, audits, and internal assessments as required.
Coordinate with contractors and vendors performing safety-related services or testing at the site.
Communicate EHS concerns, trends, and site needs to the ESG Manager and site leadership.
Perform other EHS-related duties as assigned to support site operations and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with site leadership, employees, and external partners.
Perform work onsite.
Perform other duties as assigned.