EHS Coordinator - Sioux Falls, United States - Viaflex

Description

After more than 60 years of industry leadership, Viaflex is dedicated to utilizing years of expertise and has committed to the continuation of innovative thinking for years to come.

Our team is currently over 400 team members strong and covers six locations.

We are seeking passionate individuals to help us on our mission to create solutions that are thinner, lighter, and stronger - together.

The Viaflex team finds its passion in creating film and sheeting solutions that outperform and outlast.

With a focus on preserving customer assets and protecting Earth's resources, Viaflex creates liners, covers, and barriers that make a positive impact in the markets we serve.

From design and manufacturing to on-site installation, our highly skilled team never stops striving to improve.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and lead the company safety committee.

Monthly attendance, notes, actions, and results will be maintained with the expectation of placing them on a SharePoint site to be viewed at any time.

Visible advocate for safety across the facilities engaging team members at all levels in the adoption of best practices for safety.

• The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator will be responsible for a full yearly calendar of scheduled events and regular location visits to include site issues, required updates and consistent record keeping across the operations.
• Develop and execute an annual budget, short-term plans, activities, and awareness items along with items to help drive long-term improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory compliance and reporting requirements with federal, state, and local codes and standards.

Additional training and awareness to maintain this knowledge will be required.

• Coordinate with others to continually provide risk prevention consultation in all areas, including hazardous materials exposure, accidents, fire, or other unsafe conditions.
• Main contact to help aid, facilitate and resolve insurance claims.
• Work closely with our Learning and Development team to facilitate training such as Safe Work Practices and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. They will also coordinate with other leaders on ongoing safety and security training and compliance.
• Collaborate with operational leadership to help establish and maintain metrics to track and improve processes and training programs related to safety awareness, incidents, and company trends.
• Promote and maintain the highest possible environment of service, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of safety documentation.

Be sure all documentation is placed in a central shareable location for easy access with an attention to strong organizational details.

EDUCATION &


EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, safety, or another related field. 2-3 years' experience in a related position, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &


ABILITIES:
Ability to work with highly confidential information and documentation with discretion. Demonstrated project and team leadership abilities. In-depth knowledge of safety management body of knowledge, including NFPA, OSHA, EPA, DENR, and ISO standards relating to safety. Commitment to continuing education in safety. Ability to develop and deliver training to a large group environment. Business acumen to work with all levels of leadership. Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office. Ability to conduct investigations and discern issues to make recommendations based on findings. Problem-solving abilities. Ability to identify Risk, SWOT analysis and agree with peers on priorities to address. High level of patience and service. Ability to motivate team members. Ability to be flexible and multitask. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff. Limited travel as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS &


WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Requirements:
Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Working Conditions:
Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.


BENEFITS TO YOU:
Not all benefits are created equal, but we have got you covered.

Viaflex not only offers a wide range of benefits that encourage wellness and preventative care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k.
We offer workplace flexibility policies to promote work/life balance in addition to paid time off (PTO) benefits.

Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, our onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.

EEOC STATEMENT:
Viaflex is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.