EHS Coordinator

Morgan Advanced Materials; Burlington; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global materials company located in Burlington is seeking an EHS Coordinator to enhance and lead Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives. You will focus on process improvement, training, and compliance auditing within the manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of experience in safety roles, a high school diploma, and strong knowledge of OSHA standards. This role requires on-site presence with no remote work available.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in an HR or Safety role within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and AS9100/AS13100 audit processes and compliance standards.
• Experience tracking and analyzing training metrics and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize EHS programs and initiatives.
• Conduct internal and external audits for EHS compliance.
• Monitor and report EHS performance metrics.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive mindset

Collaboration

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Strong communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive EHS Coordinator to lead and optimize EHS programs and enhance our Environmental, Health and Safety Initiatives. This role will be responsible for fostering a culture of safety and sustainability across the site.

Responsibilities

Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve training processes, record-keeping systems, and employee development frameworks. Implement best practices in ergonomics, hygiene sampling, and job hazard analysis.

Training: Ensure employees are trained and new hires receive introductory and follow-up training.

Audit & Compliance: Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with EHS and Quality standards, as well as federal, state, and local regulations. Serve as the lead for ISO 14001 audits, ensuring system integrity and audit readiness.

EHS Investigations & Inspections: Lead or support investigations of health and safety incidents. Inspect and maintain plant safety equipment, including fire extinguishers,ash stations, emergency lighting, ladders, forklifts, and related systems.

Performance Metrics & Reporting: Monitor and report EHS metrics including Near Misses, DWB (Days Without a Breakthrough), VSL hours, utility usage, and emissions.

Committee Leadership: Lead safety and training committee meetings, facilitate feedback discussions, and implement improvements. Conduct GEMBA walks with committee members to identify and address safety and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma;
• 2–4 years of experience in an HR or Safety role within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and AS9100/AS13100 audit processes and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience tracking and analyzing training metrics and KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental regulations.

Preferred Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Excellent time management, organizational, and planning skills.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Effective interpersonal and public speaking skills.

Collaborative mindset and ability to work well in team environments.

Schedule

• Standard schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. Must be available for overtime as needed. This is an on-site position; remote work is not available. On-call availability required for 2nd shift support.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Must be able to navigate all departments within a manufacturing environment. Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and safety shoes. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Morgan Advanced Materials

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures:Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.