EH&S Specialist

Orchid MPS Holdings, LLC; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Orchid MPS Holdings, LLC Environmental Health and Safety Specialist role supports compliance with Federal and State regulations and company policies. The EHS Specialist reports to the Director of Global EHS and Regulatory Compliance and oversees Chelsea, MI and Detroit, MI locations.

The position assists with safety training, conducts inspections, champions a safety-first culture, and helps develop EH&S documentation and programs, including handling hazardous materials and waste management

Qualifications

• 1+ years supporting EH&S in manufacturing (preferred).
• 1+ years leading EH&S programs (preferred).
• 5+ years of safety-focused manufacturing experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety training for employees on various topics and track needs.
• Conduct periodic safety and environmental inspections and document findings.
• Participate on the Safety Committee and lead safety meetings.
• Assist in developing EH&S training records and manuals.
• Support review of safety and environmental programs and compliance.

Skills

EHS experience

Manufacturing safety

Communication skills

Influence

Time management

Active learning

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

OSHA standards

SDS management

Job description

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist assists with safety and environmental activities as they relate to compliance with Federal and State regulations and company policies. The EHS Specialist is responsible and accountable to the Director of Global EHS and Regulatory Compliance. They are accountable for both the Chelsea, MI and Detroit, MI locations. **WHAT YOU WILL DO*** Assist with conducting safety training with employees on a variety of health and safety topics, and tracks training needs* Conduct periodic safety and environmental inspections of all workplace facilities, documents findings, and initiates corrective actions* Participate on the Safety Committee and facilitates safety meetings, as necessary, including the championing of safety action items* Assist with review and assessment of the company’s safety and environmental programs* Assist in the development of training records and documenting training needs and training deficiencies related to Environmental, Health and Safety.* Develop and disseminates manuals and documentation around health and safety.* Collect, deliver, prepare, and transfer many types of chemicals and other sensitive/hazardous materials.* Monitor EH&S supplies and maintains adequate levels of required supplies* Assist in recycle program* Cultivate a Safety-Focused Culture: + Coordinate and cultivate an exceptional safety-focused culture with support from the site leadership team. + Champion continuous improvement of EH&S programs, procedures, and tools to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. + Ensure effective and sustainable EH&S systems, programs, and processes are in place.* Risk Assessments and Safety Assessments: + Conduct ergonomic risk assessments and make appropriate recommendations. + Ensure hazard assessments are completed for all new equipment or processes.* Auditing and Training: + Develop and coordinate internal auditing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. + Develop and conduct EH&S training programs for all employees as required by state and federal guidelines. + Serve as a lead interface with OSHA, EPA, or any other local, state, or federal agency.* First Responder Management and Hazardous Waste: + Manage the First Responder program and annual training requirements. + Manage SDS requirements and updates. + Manage the hazardous waste management program.* Safety Committee Coordination and Injury Investigations: + Coordinate safety committee activities. + Lead injury investigation and follow-up activities.**EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS*** High School Or Equivalent (Required)* Bachelor (Preferred)**EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS*** 1+ Years of experience supporting/implementing EH&S in a manufacturing environment (Preferred)* 1+ Years of Experience Leading EH&S Programs (Preferred)* 5+ Years of experience in a safety-focused manufacturing environment (Preferred)**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS*** 50% Between supported sites**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS*** Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) (Preferred)* First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community - American Red Cross (Preferred)* Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) - Board of Hazard Control Management (HCM) (Preferred)**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS*** Environmental Health & Safety - Extensive Experience* Influence - Working Experience* Communication - Working Experience* Manufacturing Safety - Extensive Experience* Flexibility & Adaptability - Working Experience* Time management - Working Experience* Active Learning - Extensive Experience* Problem Solving - Working Experience**PHYSICAL DEMANDS*** Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently* Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Frequently* Must be able to move equipment around the building - Occasionally* Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders - Rarely* Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Rarely* Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Rarely* Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Constantly* Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Rarely* Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly**WHAT WE OFFER*** Opportunity to work in a growing company* Ability to help people live a longer, more active life* Comprehensive benefit package* Ability to work in an organization that values:* + Integrity First: We do the right thing + Teamwork: We are one Orchid + Results: Our results matter**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS*** Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements* Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time* Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify