Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - Montezuma, United States - Integrated Talent Strategies

Description

ITS has a client in the Montezuma, IA area seeking an EHS Coordinator.

This is a direct hire role with full benefits including 401k.


Job Responsibilities:
Ensure policies and procedures are consistently applied based on the principles of the Corporate and Divisional Health, Safety and Environmental Policy, as well as compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations, including OSHA, EPA and IDNR

Ensure a safe work environment by coordinating all safety activities to reduce workplace accidents and protect associates

Plan and coordinate internal and external safety training for all associates

Coordinate and attend all meetings and activities of the Safety and Ergonomics Committees and set direction for them to be successful

Provide counsel and support to associates and management on health, safety and environmental matters

Establish written safety standards and annually update and review these policies and procedures including annual leadership reviews

Evaluate safety and ergonomic issues in workstation design and layout and in the development stage of processes and equipment

Provide and maintain statistics to assist in continuous improvement in the area of workplace safety and loss control

Review all accident/incident investigation reports and provide leadership in developing and implementing corrective actions

Analyze loss control statistics using root cause analysis and make recommendations for continuous improvement

Coordinate the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE) and appropriate fit testing of such items while working with purchasing to obtain the best price and develop cost reduction strategies

Conduct monthly safety and environmental audits as required and report results to appropriate personnel

Ensure that the Health and Safety and Environmental portions of the action plan are completed in a timely fashion

Maintain a high profile with associates on the plant floor and be a strong advocate to ensure that associate safety and environmental concerns and issues are resolved in a timely manner

Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example

Promote and practice "safety first" by immediately addressing any hazards, defective equipment or unsafe conditions within the department

Work with worker's compensation carrier and occupational health providers for appropriate, timely closure of work comp claims

Monitor and coordinate drug testing policy and procedures


Education and/or Experience:
Post secondary education in safety engineering or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment

Three to five years experience in health, safety and environmental field, in a manufacturing environment

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