Environmental, Health, & Safety Coordinator bei None

Summary

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator is a key driver of a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental programs across the facility. Through proactive leadership, training, and collaboration, the EHS Coordinator fosters a “Safety First” culture, ensures regulatory compliance, manages safety metrics, and supports operational excellence by integrating safety into every aspect of the business.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Reviews and implements safety policies and procedures at the site level. 
• Identifies existing hazards and works with the leadership team to implement sustainable solutions to eliminate risk. 
• Leads and participates in incident and near-miss investigations, identifying actionable items, and completing follow-up to eliminate the risk of recurrence.
• Partners with plant management and key stakeholders to complete open action items.
• Manages and facilitates training for new hires and existing employees, temps, and contractors, increasing proficiency in safe practices and promoting safety awareness. 
• Manages and distributes personal protective equipment to employees.
• Works with plant management and employees to review Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety is interlinked with production tasks.
• Maintains safety files and records, including training logs, safety incident reports, policies, and all regulatory documentation.
  • Facilitates annual testing in association with health-related compliance requirements such as sound and odors. Ensures employees receive necessary annual testing to evaluate health standards.
  • Consults with all departments on the design and use of equipment, production processes, fire prevention, and safety systems.
  • Collaborate with the Engineering and Operations teams on new equipment commissioning, related safety assessment, and risk analysis. Ensures that the installation of necessary safety, health, and environmental equipment is completed and that training is executed. 
  • Partner with the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to meet environmental regulatory requirements.
  • Conducts safety meetings, audits daily work practices, safety policies, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and follow up as necessary.
  • Performs upkeep and inspections of fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, first aid, and other similar safety items. 
• Participates and leads in Safety and Environmental-related CAPEX projects, as well as upcoming CAPEX projects.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to withstand pressure and manage emotions effectively when dealing with challenging situations.
• High energy level and a positive aptitude when approaching new challenges and working with others.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and quality-driven.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

 Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or equivalent preferred. Experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• One year of environmental, safety, and health experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred. Internship experience is also considered.
• A foundational understanding of workplace safety programs and related federal regulations. 

 Work environment and physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (including keyboarding.)
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch or kneel at times.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.  

Benefits include:

• Direct deposit paid weekly.
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities!
• Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance plans - Eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire.
• Free health savings account with employer contribution.
• Fidelity 401(k) with competitive employer match - fully vested from date of hire.
• 3 weeks paid time off plus sick time (pro-rated based on start date).
• 9 paid company holidays and 3 paid personal holidays.
• Boot allowance twice per year.
• Protective equipment and company swag provided.
• Free life insurance up to $150,000.
• Free employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverages.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• And more!

Travel required

•  The home office for this role is indicated at the top of this job description. Travel to other Ingredients Plus locations may be required as business needs arise. 

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.