Environmental and Safety Lead

Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Lead is responsible for assisting the EH&S Manager in the maintenance and execution of Environmental, Health and Safety management systems that provide a secure and safe work environment. These activities will include performing job safety analyses, personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments, and other department-related duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs incident investigations and develops and Implement corrective actions.

Ensure EPA and OSHA/TOSH documentation compliance with guidance from the EH&S Manager.

Collaborate with employees and managers to identify and mitigate EH&S concerns.

Performing Job Safety Analyses and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments.

Performing safety inspections of the facility.

Maintaining inventories, performing inspections of safety-related equipment, and maintaining documentation.

Conducting hazardous waste accumulation area inspections and coordinating waste pickups with contractor.

Coordinate RCRA compliance activities and training.

Provide guidance and direction for emergency response activities for the facility.

implementation of EH&S goals and policies.

Serves as Chair of the EH&S Committee.

Maintain visible presence on plant floor across all shifts.

Monitors working conditions and practices with respect to safe operations.

Coordinates site specific training programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, PIV And other Safety and Environmental training, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Leads safety orientation for new hires

Other duties as assigned

May require travel <5% of the time. Qualifications:

Able to communicate effectively in the English language.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain EH&S topics.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated leadership

Excellent interpersonal and employee relations skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Minimum of 3 years working experience in manufacturing environment

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines as well as manage change and work independently.

Ability to lead meetings and train employees.

Standard PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows Operating System) Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent. OSHA Certification preferred.

3 years in a manufacturing work environment is preferred

Experience in writing reports Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

N/A Language Skills:

Ability to read and understand English instructions. Mathematical Skills:

Algebra applications Physical Requirements:

May be required to stand or sit for long periods of time (up to 8 hours per day)

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds

Must be able to see with or without corrected vision

Must be able to hear with or without hearing aide

Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, climb stairs, reach, and grasp

Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.

Work Environment:

Work environments vary inside the facilities. Some areas produce intermittent loud noises, various dusts and debris, chemical vapors, and/or various lighting. Exposure to outside work conditions will vary, but are generally limited.