Based in Chicago Height, IL company is looking for a HSE Specialist who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the areas of health, safety, environmental, and sustainability for their assigned location(s). This role has primary responsibilities for implementation of company HSE programs that ensure applicable regulatory and company requirements, eliminate HSE risks, deliver training, and support manufacturing activities at both Chicago Heights and Alsip sites.  

• Serves as a technical HSE resource for site management team. 
• Support site management to further HSE goals and objectives.
• Compliance record keeping and reporting (e.g., OSHA logs)
• Conduct and manage HSE Audit/Inspection program(s) to ensure site conditions, program effectiveness and other regulatory/company requirements.
• Conduct on-going data analysis to trend and identify known and/or emerging HSE risks and assist with the development of mitigation strategies. 
• Procedure management (creating, reviewing, updating, and auditing), such as but not limited to: Permit to Work, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Action Plans, Confined Space Program, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Electrical Safety, Fire Prevention Plans, etc.
• Manage HSE training program(s), including content development, coordination with internal and external trainers, delivery, and maintenance of records. 
• Direct and lead the HSE committees at the manufacturing facilities in the greater Chicago area. 
• Manage Incident Reporting and Investigation Program at assigned facilities. Actively lead or facilitate incident investigation of HSE incidents using industry standard methodologies, such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Whys…etc. 
• Coordinates industrial hygiene sampling and analysis for workplace exposure assessments.
• Executes prescribed tactical and strategic initiatives to eliminate hazard and reduce or eliminate risks. 
• Manage HSE hazard and risk assessments; Assist where specific technical expertise is required to meet applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and programs. 
• Responsible for injury/illness case management; Manage the implementation of actions and activities to minimize the worker’s compensation claims and associated costs. 
• Support the implementation of management system such as OSHA Process Safety Management and ISO14001 Environmental Management System. 
• Manages implementation of sustainability initiatives to achieve company sustainability goals. 
• Provide inputs in annual HSE budget for assigned facilities; actively manage the monitor performance to EHS budget. 
• Other duties as assigned by the HSE Director, North America

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (prefer Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Chemistry). Will give consideration to an equivalent level of education, experience, and skills.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading HSE compliance activities and programs
• Professional certification, such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH, a plus
• Additional training and certification highly desired, including but not limited to:(OSHA 501/511 Certification - OSHA 30-hour Training - RCRA Hazardous Waste Management - HAZWOPER)
• Computer proficiency if Microsoft Office products is required
• Strong analytical skills and data-based approach to decision making
• Strong conflict resolutions and team development skills are required
• Candidates must have demonstrated experience in dealing with safety, environmental and regulatory matters
• Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to lead and motivate others
• Experience with continuous improvement methodology and processes