EHS Specialist

Leggett & Platt; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in comfort systems is seeking an EHS Specialist for their London, Ontario location. In this role, you will ensure safety and environmental conditions are met, conduct training, and lead compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in EHS, analytical skills and proficiency in MS programs. Join us to promote a zero-accident culture and make a meaningful impact on workplace safety.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related professional experience.
• Work experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to respond to EHS incidents.
• Knowledge of safe work behavior.
• Good analytical skills to analyze data trends.

Responsibilities

• Investigate work incidents and workplace evaluations.
• Ensure EHS compliance with audits.
• Conduct training to enhance EHS awareness.
• Review new equipment regarding EHS.

Skills

EHS compliance

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication skills

Teamwork

Proficiency in MS programs

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a EHS Specialist within our Risk Managementteam to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a EHS Specialist you will have the opportunity to support the EHS Manager with ensuring safety and environmental conditions are met to protect employees within a manufacturing setting. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by developing and delivering effective policies, procedures, auditing, training, communications, and educational materials to promote increased understanding and adherence to safe operating practices throughout the workplace. The EHS Specialist ensures compliance with company standards and government regulations. This is an on-site position at our branch in London, ON.

So, what will you be doing as a EHS Specialist?

• Investigation of work incidents/accidents, workplace evaluations, acceptance testing of equipment
• Ensure, verify and improve EHS compliance with internal and external requirements including a system of regular audits
• Initiate and conduct training activities to enhance EHS awareness and ensure correct reporting in Safeguard system
• Review and approval of new equipment regarding EHS
• Initiate and contribute to EHS improvement projects
• Lead with a “Safety First” approach, maintaining a zero-accident culture
• Monitors work, accident prevention, and safe working environment across the business
• Fulfill assigned primary, secondary, and/or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as assigned and required on occasion by the business

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• 1-3 years of proven related professional experience
• Work experience in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to work with others and respond to/investigate EHS incidents such as injuries, near misses, spills, releases, and complaints
• Ability to work independently after being provided with clear direction or training
• Knowledge of safe work behavior and habits
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good analytical skills needed to analyze and interpret data trends
• Proficiency in MS programs

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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