EHS Coordinator

• Support compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company EHS requirements.
• Maintain and update EHS programs, procedures, permits, and compliance records.
• Maintains OSHA logs, incident records, training records, and audit documentation.
• Participate in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and third-party audits.
• Monitor changes in applicable regulations and recommend program updates.

• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments throughout the facility.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and partner with leadership on corrective actions.
• Support risk reduction initiatives involving machine guarding, lockout/tagout, PPE, ergonomics, chemical safety, powered industrial trucks, contractor safety, and walking-working surfaces.
• Assist departments in developing safe work practices, JSAs, and job hazard analyses.

• Lead and/or support the investigation of incidents, near misses, first aid cases, and property damage events.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Track corrective action closure and verify completion in the field.
• Prepare incident trend reports and communicate findings to leadership.

• Deliver or coordinate EHS training for new hires, transferred employees, supervisors, and plant teams.
• Support annual and periodic training requirements and maintain accurate completion records.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote employee engagement in observations, hazard reporting, and plant safety initiatives.

• Conduct shelf-life, performance, and quality testing to validate products and support decision-making.
• Track key safety performance indicators and prepare weekly and monthly EHS reports.
• Maintain action logs, inspection findings, training records, and compliance calendars.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, HR, QA, sanitation, and supervisors to sustain daily execution of safety expectations.
• Support workers’ compensation, return-to-work coordination, and case follow-up, as applicable.

• Drive High Performance: Establishes clear accountability for outcomes. Demonstrates focus and discipline in planning and execution. Acts with speed, agility and demonstrates a sense of urgency to keep momentum.
• Collaborate: Builds and maintains strong relationships and makes commitments to others and follows through. Actively listens and communicates openly. Engages constructively in debates. Supports and executes decisions once made.
• Can-do attitude: Demonstrates a positive, solution-focused approach, actively seeks out opportunities to improve processes, and readily tackles challenges with resilience and enthusiasm. Thrives in dynamic environments and is motivated by delivering impactful results.
• Innovate: Challenges the status quo by pro-actively identifying opportunities for improvement. encourages sharing best practices, creativity, and experimentation; learns from setbacks and adapts quickly.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail:Exhibits precision and thoroughness, consistently producing reliable work. Demonstrates diligence in reviewing data, identifying discrepancies promptly, and ensuring adherence to high standards of quality and compliance.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• 2–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, food manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations preferred.
• Experience with OSHA compliance, incident investigation, safety inspections, and training.
• Experience partnering directly with operations leadership and front-line supervisors.

Knowledge and Certifications

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigation methods, root cause analysis, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, PPE, hazard communication, ergonomics, and general industrial safety practices.
• Basic environmental compliance and energy conservation knowledge is a plus.
• Preferred certifications: OSHA 30, ASP, GSP, CSP, CHMM, First Aid / CPR.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong hazard recognition, analytical ability, and written/verbal communication.
• Ability to influence leaders and employees without direct authority.
• Strong documentation, organization, judgment, and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems.

Physical Requirements 

• Constant walking and standing for an extended period of time.
• Able to lift up to 25lbs.
• Must be able to wear required PPE.

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