EHS Specialist

Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain EHS policies, programs and procedures that ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and corporate standards.
• Some of these programs include the site Injury Illness & Prevention Program, Hazardous Communication Plan, BioSafety Program, Chemical Hygiene Plan, and Ergonomics Program.
• Be a safety advocate. Proactively look for opportunities to improve safety programs and educate and inspire employees to do the same.
• Drive and implement changes as needed.
• Keep current with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Serve as a technical resource to the site in areas of EHS compliance, risk management, hazardous materials/waste, industrial hygiene, industrial safety, and/or ergonomics.
• Hold Safety meetings including the site's Safety Committee and ERT. Lead monthly Gemba walks identifying opportunities related to EH&S.
• Oversee all Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health related training (New Hire Safety Orientation, BBP, Hazardous Waste Management, Chemical Hygiene, etc.) including new hire orientation and refresher training as required.
• Coordinate handling/removal of hazardous materials and waste (profile waste streams, maintain manifests, and reconcile reports for environmental reporting.
• Perform periodic audits to identify potential environmental and workplace hazards, program deficiencies, and liabilities.
• Oversee the site's Hazard ID, Accident and Incident reporting process.
• Participate in incident investigations, ensuring root cause and countermeasure identification is completed to eliminate future injury.
• Review and analyze accident data to identify trends or areas requiring additional focus.
• Oversee reporting of all EHS metrics and KPl's both at the site and corporate level.
• Maintain routine safety and environmental reports and records (OSHA logs, HMBP, SDSs, etc.).
• Assist with changes to manufacturing/office areas to ensure established safety standards are met.
• Drive a focus on safety utilizing lean tools (5S, Gemba, Visual Management, root cause analysis, kaizen, etc.) Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering
• 2 to 5 years in an EH&S role, preferably in the FDA regulated/medical device industry. Professional certification preferred but not required.

Innovation:

• Sound working knowledge of regulations pertaining to EH&S and related compliance requirements with strong attention to details.
• Ability to proactively anticipate and resolve regulatory questions, to meet expected timelines for regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge and experience in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.

Involvement:

• Safety involves all areas of the business.
• Perform routine responsibilities independently and mentor others with creativity and minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead and facilitate projects to conclusion.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment and demonstrate flexibility.

Dependability:

• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned actions.
• Complete tasks on time to keep commitments, or work with appropriate person(s) to develop an alternative plan.

Integrity:

• Treat people with respect, work with integrity, and uphold company values.
• Maintain professional behavior under all circumstances.

Intensity:

• Focus, prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently to effectively achieve goals and objectives.
• Take initiative to identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task keeping company objectives and compliance risk in mind.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment providing reasoning for decisions.
• Demonstrate appropriate sense of urgency with regards to responsiveness with addressing any high risk compliance issues, and manage risk proactively.
• Perform work in compliance with established procedures.

Exact Schedule - M-F between 6am-6pm, 40hours.
Temp to Perm