Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an EHS Coordinator to manage compliance with environmental health and safety regulations. The role involves developing safety policies, conducting inspections, providing employee training, and ensuring a safe working environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in EHS within a manufacturing setting and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or four years related experience.
• EHS experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to federal and local EHS regulations.
• Develop and implement safety policies and training.
• Conduct workplace inspections and investigate incidents.

Skills

Familiarity with manufacturing work

Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations

Organization and project coordination

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

The EHS Coordinator ensures the company adheres to environmental, health, and safety regulations and promotes a safe work environment. They develop and implement safety policies, conduct inspections, provide training, and investigate incidents to minimize risks and comply with relevant regulations. This is an office-based position but often calls for the individual to work with multiple teams and departments in a manufacturing plant setting.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and complete all necessary EHS required reporting.
• Policy and Program Development: Develop and implement EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Training and Education: Provide training and education to employees on safety protocols, hazardous material handling, and emergency response.
• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular workplace and equipment inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and violations for both employees and contractors.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Safety Supplies: Ensure all employees have access to, and know how to use, appropriate safety and environmental supplies and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Testing Administration: Schedule all required testing to meet company, local and state guidelines.
• Emergency Response: Participate in developing and implementing emergency response plans and procedures.
• Injury Management: Assist in coordination of team member medical treatments, and in returning injured team members to work.
• Record Keeping: Maintain, and create as needed, accurate records of safety inspections, training, incidents, JSA’s and other relevant documents. Maintain environmental and safety permits on site, in accordance with company procedures.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicate EHS information to management, employees, and external stakeholders, creating and maintaining a safety first culture.

Requirements:

• Exhibit familiarity with manufacturing work and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of OSHA and EPA rules and regulations.
• Find solutions to unsafe working conditions and environmental concerns.
• Make decisions based on a combination of analysis, experience, and professional judgment.
• Demonstrate excellent organization and project coordination skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effectively present information in a way that facilitates learning.
• Lead and motivate team members.
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers effectively, respectfully.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, basic engineering drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Operate a computer—PC proficiency; use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and risk management information systems.

Education – Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or four (4) years related experience and/or training; or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
• EHS experience in a manufacturing environment