Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Description: This position will work with the Region Safety manager, plant managers, superiors and hourly employees to support the continued focus on safety excellence, including maintaining OSHA VPP status at the facility. The candidate must be able to work with all levels of management, be flexible with day-to-day activities, make decisions in controversial matter. The safety coordinator will lead small improvement teams, audits and inspections. Must be comfortable coaching presenting and intervening one to one.

Compensation: $48,000-$72,000

Basic Qualifications: Degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a related science and at least one (1) to (3) years of experience in related job function. The successful candidate must be able to work independently on various projects and be able to work with very diverse groups of people on a variety of issues. May require professional certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in safety, industrial hygiene or a related science in preferred with 5 years' experience as a safety professional. Prior experience with OSHA standards, behavioral based safety programs, accident/incident investigations and/or compliance inspections in a manufacturing setting is required. Candidate must be familiar with Emergency Response, Hazcom, Respiratory Protection Standard and other OSHA mandated programs. The candidate must also be able to work independently on various projects and be able to work with very diverse groups of people on a variety of issues.