Position Title: EHS Safety Coordinator

Reporting into Title: EHS Manager

Business and Department: VPC LLC – Human Resources

Position Purpose/Summary:

EHS Coordinator partners safety efforts with each business unit and communicates details of safety conditions/behaviors with all levels of management using problem solving methodology, working with data analysis tools to identify trends, determining problem area root cause(s), generating potential action plans and monitoring progress in significant and critical areas, as well as track continuous improvement. The EHS Coordinator is also expected to perform site visits, audits and EHS related inspections.

Direct Reports

• None

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:

• Associate Degree Occupational H&S, Environmental Sciences or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Preferred Certifications: Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CHI), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Experience:

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with direct tactical responsibilities, for the EHS Compliance function.
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, projects, information, and time so as to be efficient and effective.
• Working knowledge of Worker Compensation Claims, tracking and reporting.
• Ability to engage and influence others to accept and use EHS best practices.
• Strong problem-solving disposition with added experience to work under pressure with self-direction.
• Expertise working with a mixed workforce of manufacturing and professional staff; they have different EHS needs and tolerances.
• Capable of recognizing EHS strategy while understanding the tactics to achieve.
• Expected to be able to work with others of varying authority levels as well as create trust among general staff relating to EHS initiatives and best practices.
• Comfortable and practiced facing regulatory agencies with audit documents and Q/A formats.
• Beyond reproach with honesty and ethics, able to navigate the resistant forces with calm and productive support and enforcement.

Technology/Software:

• Must be excellent computer skills particularly with proficient with Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint, Power BI.
• Experience with Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems
• Able to accurately maintain e-information as well as mine data out of systems into reports that are useful for making decisions, identifying trends, and determining EHS compliance.

Communications:

Written & Oral:

• Strong ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Strong ability to get messages across with the desired effect.
• Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, and other decision makers.
• Able to convey appropriate tone and intention to a wide audience.

Physical Capabilities

Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion):

• Lift up to 30 lbs. as needed, floor to waist.
• Carry up to 30 lbs. as needed, up to 25 feet.

Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling):

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to bend, crouch, and crawl, or position oneself so as to properly inspect situation.

Hearing:

• Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud and distracting environment.

Vision:

• Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly.

MISCELLANEOUS

Travel:

• frequent travel between local sites; up to 25 miles
• Occasional Travel to vendor locations

Vehicle:

• Must have reliable transportation to travel on demand.

Tools: N/A

Technology:

• Smartphone is helpful