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Job Description

Position Summary
The EHS Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day safety and environmental operations of the site. This role maintains a highly visible presence on the manufacturing floor and works closely with employees, supervisors, the Plant Manager, site leadership, and Corporate Safety to identify and reduce risk, maintain compliance, and build a strong, proactive safety culture.
The EHS Coordinator is expected to independently manage assigned responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, prioritize site needs, and drive issues and corrective actions through resolution while engaging site leadership or Corporate Safety when appropriate.

Pay: Up to $35/hour

Shift: Morning - Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Essential Responsibilities
• Maintain a consistent and engaged presence on the manufacturing floor, proactively identifying hazards, unsafe conditions, at-risk behaviors, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead daily Gemba walks focused on employee safety, safe work practices, housekeeping, environmental conditions, and operational risk; document findings and drive identified actions to closure.
• Manage the day-to-day implementation and administration of site safety and environmental programs, procedures, and expectations.
• Lead the site Safety Committee, including facilitating meetings, developing agendas, reviewing safety performance and employee concerns, assigning and tracking action items, and promoting active employee participation in site safety initiatives.
• Deliver and coordinate safety and environmental training for new and existing employees, including required recurring training, site-specific topics, and training associated with identified risks or incidents.
• Manage the site environmental compliance calendar, track regulatory and internal deadlines, coordinate required activities, and maintain supporting documentation and records.
• Partner with the Plant Manager, site leadership, and Corporate Safety to implement EHS initiatives, strengthen employee engagement, reduce risk, and continuously improve the site's safety culture.
• Serve as a knowledgeable site resource for employees and leaders regarding established EHS programs,policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and company expectations.
• Support site EHS inspections and audits and own follow-up and tracking of internal and external EHS audit findings and corrective action items; partner with responsible owners to ensure timely completion, verify effectiveness, and escalate overdue or unresolved items as appropriate.
• Track EHS observations, action items, training requirements, audit findings, and other site safety metrics; identify trends and communicate concerns, progress, and opportunities to site leadership and Corporate Safety.
• Escalate significant EHS risks, compliance concerns, or unresolved issues to the Plant Manager and Corporate Safety as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years of experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) role preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and the ability to recognize and address workplace hazards.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple EHS responsibilities, compliance deadlines, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, site leadership, and corporate partners.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities, exercise sound judgment within established programs and procedures, prioritize work effectively, and follow issues through to completion.
• Ability and willingness to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor actively engaging employees and leaders regarding safety expectations and improvement opportunities.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance