Our client needs an EHS Specialist.  Oversee safety and environmental systems and policies to protect employees and the community. Drive a behavior-based safety culture, identifies risks, designs, develops, implements, and supervises programs related to environmental, health, and safety, assuring regulations compliance.  You will report to the EHS Director.

Company – Manufactures food service equipment!

• Over 60 years of continuous growth
• This $37M division is part of a $500M (1,000+ staff) company serving the food industry
• 125 employees in this division and still growing 
• Recent $3.5 million investment from parent company in the production operation

 Benefits and Features:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k with 4% company match
• Gym membership
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus program
• Companywide celebrations

What you will be doing:

• Plan and implement EHS policies and procedures in compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal rules and regulations.  Approximately 90% of your work will be focused on safety issues.
• Plan, implement and train EHS policies and procedures for employees.
• Organize, lead, and participate in Safety Committee meetings, events, and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with required local, state, and federal data reporting.
• Inspect facilities to detect existing or potential accidents, health, and environmental hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety/environmental hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Lead the team for investigation of near misses and all incidents and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence collection for organizational use in development of corrective and preventative actions, additional investigations including worker’s compensation as well as for any potential legal requirements.
• Compile and submit incident reports to site leadership and EHS Director for review in a timely manner
• Collaboration with HR of worker’s compensation program, including working with the local medical provider and insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
• Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintain EHS files and records in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.

What they are looking for:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Safety/Occupational.  Will consider a fresh graduate has done a good safety internship up to 4 years of relevant experience.  An associate degree with more relevant experience will also be considered
• Must be an effective communicator with all levels of staff
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills, especially as it relates to safety issues
• Must me willing to learn and take direction from the EHS Director