EH&S Area Coordinator

Lippert Components, Inc.; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Lippert Components, Inc. is seeking an EHS Area Coordinator to support development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple distribution centers.

The role ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies while fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility within the organization. You will assist with regulatory inspections, audits, permits, incident investigations, and training, coordinating with various departments to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in an EHS role.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, audits and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training for team members on hazard recognition and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor compliance with local, state, federal, and internal EHS requirements.
• Maintain training records and ensure documentation accessibility.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Track incident data using Velocity to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and corrective actions.
• Assist with emergency response plans, drills, and safety committees.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Incident reporting

Data tracking & analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Velocity EHS software

Job description

Overview

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

The EH&S Area Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's environmental, health, and safety programs for multiple distribution centers. The EH&S Area Coordinator will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, while fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
2. Collaborate with various departments to ensure EHS program integration and alignment with company objectives.
3. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance EHS performance.
4. Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs to educate team members on relevant EHS topics, including hazard recognition, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
5. Maintain training records and ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible.
6. Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and internal EHS regulations and policies.
7. Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting requirements.
8. Assist in the maintenance of necessary permits and ensure timely renewals.
9. Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analyses to identify corrective actions and prevent reoccurrence.
10. Track and trend incident data using EHS software (Velocity) to identify areas for improvement and prioritize EHS initiatives.
11. Conduct workplace inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and non-compliances.
12. Assist with the development and implementation of risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards.
13. Support the development and maintenance of emergency response plans, procedures, and training.
14. Facilitate and participate in all necessary EHS related activities to ensure compliance- including: emergency response, safety committees, and first responder training.
15. Other assigned tasks

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors, office environment within an industrial environment.
• Walking around the plant floor
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in environmental, health, and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related field or equivalent mix of experience of education and professional experience.
2. 2-5 years of experience in an EHS role.

Essential Functions:

1. Serve as a subject matter expert on environmental, health, and safety topics.
2. Communicate EHS performance, initiatives, and regulatory updates to team members and leadership.
3. Encourage team member engagement in safety initiatives, programs, and incident reporting.
4. Recognize and celebrate EHS achievements and positive behaviors within the organization.
5. Ensure appropriate safety measures are in place for equipment, machinery, and facilities.
6. Work with human resources and leadership to address team member accommodations and accessibility concerns.

Competencies:

1. Results Driven
2. Ability to multi-task
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to interact with and influence others
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Positive attitude
7. Proficiency in technical skills
8. High level of integrity and ethical conduct

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salary position.

Travel:

Travel is expected with this role, typically less than 30%.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. Manufacturing & Distribution experience
2. Professional safety certification, CHMM, GSP, OHST, COSHO, etc.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass EVerify.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job‑related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.