Elgin, USA
15 days ago
Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor
Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor Elgin, IL Description POSITION SCOPE: The Environmental Health and Safety Supervisoris responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s environmental health and safety programs. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and promotes a culture of safety within the workplace. This individual will have the unique opportunity to leverage their skills, technical expertise, and business acumen while working with a company that lives their culture every day - Miss Nothing, Question Everything and Innovate Daily. If you have a passion for developing and scoping value-driven services that lead to successful customer projects - then we are looking for you! REPORTS TO: Director of Environmental Health and Safety Requirements ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: + Develop and Implement EHS Programs:Create and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. + Regulatory Compliance:Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations. Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and mitigate risks. + Training and Education:Develop and deliver training programs for employees on EHS topics, including hazard communication, emergency response, and safe work practices. + Incident Investigation:Lead investigations of workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses. Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. + Risk Assessment:Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential hazards and implement control measures. + Environmental Management:Oversee waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives. Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. + Emergency Preparedness:Develop and maintain emergency response plans. Coordinate drills and training exercises to ensure readiness. + Reporting and Documentation:Maintain accurate records of EHS activities, incidents, and compliance efforts. Prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies. + Continuous Improvement:Promote a culture of continuous improvement in EHS practices. Stay current with industry trends and best practices. + Collaboration:Work with Quality Assurance, Quality control and Food Safety teams at all locations for training and investigations DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: + Education:Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field preferred. + Experience:Minimum of 3-5 years or equivalent combined years of experience in EHS roles, with supervisory experience preferred. + Certifications:Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certifications are highly desirable. + Skills:Strong knowledge of EHS (OSHA and/or EPA) regulations and standards, excellent communication and training skills, ability to lead and motivate teams, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate on machinery or production lines. + The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods, often upwards of 50% of the day. + The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, climb stairs, or bend, often upwards of 50% of the day. + The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and at times lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. + This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (With or without corrective lenses) SAFETY: + Adhere to company safety policies and procedures + Wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) where needed + Immediately report any unsafe conditions or other safety-related issues WORK ENVIRONMENT: While the work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, they are in no way all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting. + The employee often works at a work bench or on various pieces of equipment. + The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal. Salary Description $70,000 - $85,000 annually
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