EHS Specialist - Bluffton

Job Location: Bluffton, IN

Job Summary

Under limited supervision provides leadership and direction for development of EHS programs to ensure compliance with regulations and company policy. Develop and implement plant wide EHS policies and programs. Conduct EHS assessments and provide guidance to BU Managers, supervisors, and other functional teams. Develop and deliver EHS training programs to all levels of management and employees' plant wide. Participate/provide leadership on multifunctional teams to provide EHS support and guidance. Work with numerous internal customers. Interact with local, state/provincial, and federal level regulators.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compliance. Maintain technical proficiency in key safety areas. Serve as plant resource for specific program areas. Deliver EHS training programs to all levels of management and employees. Provide technical guidance on specific EHS issues to Business Unit managers, supervisors, and other functional teams to ensure compliance.
• Auditing. Perform department/plant wide inspections of EHS procedures, equipment, and programs to ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements and risk reduction management. Report on findings and work with plant management to develop action plans to address deficiencies. Support plant management and other staff to ensure action plans are implemented and necessary follow up occurs.
• Incident Management. Independently executes investigations and analyzes incidents to identify trends in people EHS information. Initiates corrective and preventable actions plans and communicates findings as appropriate. Assists business unit managers and supervisors to determine resolution and implement correcting and preventive actions. Uses various computer support systems (ex. SAP EH&S, SharePoint) to document data.
• EHS Management System & Continuous Improvement. Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of Safety Management System aspects and written program documentation. Conducts regular written program reviews and prepares updates. Performs regular internal audits and documents and reports findings and follows up on non-conformances. Participate/lead verification and validation activities for Safety Management System aspects and safety regulatory compliance.
• Project/Business Unit Support. Drive continuous improvement through utilization of EHS program elements such as Safety Teams, Near Miss Program, Corrective and Preventive Action initiatives, work orders, QDR, Stage Gate and Pre-start up reviews for engineering projects, and other risk reduction programs. Leads EHS documentation Teams and prepares documents as necessary. Leads and/or participates on multifunctional improvement teams to provide EHS guidance and problem solving. Interact with project managers to ensure EHS issues are identified early in the project design and development process and are evaluated and addressed.
• Training. Create and implement EHS training programs and informational materials as required to convey EHS policies and procedures for new hire orientation, on-going regulatory requirements, and specialized training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational/Industrial safety, Environmental or Safety Engineering, Human Factors or other EHS related field preferred. Equivalent related work experience will be considered.
• Preferred 0 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment related to EHS program management.
• Preferred for food, food related, or consumer package goods experience.
• Experience in Safety Management System (VPP, OHSAS 18001, ANSI Z10) is a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Detailed working knowledge of federal, state, and local occupational safety industry regulations and guidelines (OSHA, EPA, L&I, other)
• Strong document management skills and attention to details.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving/trouble shooting skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence all levels of employees.
• Proficiency in computer programs/software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SAP EH&S, and SAP PM.
• Must have ability to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple priorities.
• Ability to self-lead tasks to completion.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment but also have the ability to work independently.
• Must have strong employee training development and presentation skills.
• Flexibility is key in this role as priorities change quickly. Must be able to move between tasks and projects on short notice and quickly change priorities based on customer and department needs, while meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms, climb stairs to other work areas.
• Lifting of moderately heavy items such as test equipment or materials.