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Environmental Health and Safety Professional - Chelmsford, United States - Novolex
Description
Why Choose Us?Novolex
is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Position Summary:
The EHS Professional is responsible for administrating the Company's safety strategy and the development of safety policies and practices. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating a workplace focused on compliance with all Federal, State and Local Industrial Standards.
This position will assist management to formulate strategic business plans concerning environmental, health and safety decisions, as well as, plan and implement the plant's safety and security programs, to ensure an accident free work environment is provided.
How You'll Perform the RoleResponsibilities:
Coordinating Safety Training for employees, assuring that we are providing a safe and secure work environment
Aiding the investigation of work related illness and injuries; investigating all Company accidents, determining the "root cause" and assuring corrective actions are implemented
Coordinating OSHA and other governmental reports as required. Ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations
Assist with Corporate projects and prevent accidents that have a potential liability for the Company
Coordinating reports on safety metrics such as leading indicators and incident rates
Aiding the development and implementation of health and safety programs for the protection of Company personnel, outside contractors, and customers
Coordinating plant audits, identifying hazards and developing safety training, managing personal exposure assessments
Coordinating multiple projects simultaneously with a hands on approach in a fast pace environment -must be organized, able to work independently, capable of multi-tasking and achieving results
Responsible for keeping State Drug Free certification current and training employees on a drug free workplace
Coordinating the investigation of near miss incidents and injuries and in the preparation of material and evidence for use in investigations
Helping to organize and direct employee Safety Committee, holding meetings to increase employee awareness on Safety
What We Need From You
Candidate Requirements:
High school diploma, plus 1 year experience in manufacturing environment
Bilingual a plus (preferred Spanish)
Must have good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Project Management Software.)
Must have effective organizational and management skills
Must be accountable and self-driven to learn and continuously strive for improvement
Must be a team player that interacts effectively with co- workers in group or in independent cooperative activities
Ability to function under pressure and able to prioritize numerous tasks with conflicting deadlines
Detailed and results oriented
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University.
Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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