EHS Specialist

The EHS Specialist identifies, develops and implements safety programs and strategies throughout the Fiberon New London locations to reduce or eliminate injuries and their associated costs. Supports environmental programs and policies as needed. Subject matter expert and consultant to the organization on matters related to safety and health. The role occasionally involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and wet or humid conditions. The noise level is typically moderate.

Responsibilities

Provide expert insight to plan and implement environmental, health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with Fiberon, local, state and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations; Utilizes established reporting and investigation procedures to conduct incident investigations for accidents, incidents, injuries and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the work place; Coordinates environmental and IH testing for storm water, sound, IAQ and personal exposures; Coordinates, implements and maintains environmental programs and environmental auditing/inspection for the facility; Acts as a technical resource and/or lead on specialized safety topics; With direction from the Sr. EHS Manager, identifies, develops, coordinates and implements effective safety education and training, awareness and promotional activities, recognition and awards, accountability and employee involvement programs for the organization; Assists with the development and execution of appropriate administrative programs for the preparation, distribution and maintenance of written programs, policies, procedures and records such as SDS, lockout procedures and OSHA reporting; Supports Behavior Based Safety (BBS) in driving participation, supplying critical data, coaching, and supervisor support

Requirements

2 years of direct environmental responsibility; Comprehensive knowledge of the safety and health programs, policies, risk identification and control strategies, and federal and state regulations; Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality including confidential information, including product, process, financial and legal compliance; Proven leadership experience with the ability to work within diverse and challenging situations to achieve results in a straightforward and composed manner; Strong interpersonal and communication skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently and to deliver results with minimum supervision; Competency in Microsoft business applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Flexibility in work schedule is required including varying shifts, work on holidays, weekends and extended hours with minimal notice and as required by operational need; May need to respond to safety related emergencies

Nice to have

Manufacturing environment experience; Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred; CSP, OSHA outreach trainer, Powered Industrial Truck trainer experience preferred

Benefits

Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or role-based sales incentive plan; Robust health plans; Market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution; Product discounts; Flexible time off benefits; Adoption benefits; Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)