EHS Compliance & Safety Leader

Ajasianfoods; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods AFNA is seeking an EHS Professional II to provide environmental, health and safety support for our plant(s) in the United States. This role focuses on implementing corporate EHS programs, driving safety culture, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and related standards.

The position emphasizes coaching, incident investigation and recordkeeping, with responsibilities spanning audits, training, and continuous improvement to protect workers and the environment.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification completed.
• Knowledge of safety and health programs, risk identification and control strategies, and regulations.
• Experience with auditing processes (ISO/OSHA) preferred.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continual improvement in environment, health, and safety.
• Coach leaders and teams on EHS programs and policies.
• Conduct facility walk arounds to identify hazards and risks.
• Assist with administrative programs for written policies and records (SDS, LOTO, OSHA reporting).
• Develop site-specific work methods, JSAs, LOTO procedures, and risk assessments.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Team work

Self-starting

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods AFNA is seeking an EHS Professional II to provide environmental, health and safety support for our plant(s) in the United States. This role focuses on implementing corporate EHS programs, driving safety culture, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and related standards.

The position emphasizes coaching, incident investigation and recordkeeping, with responsibilities spanning audits, training, and continuous improvement to protect workers and the environment.