EHS Coordinator

Colgate; Emporia (KS); Vor Ort; USD 53.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Colgate-Palmolive's Hill's Pet Nutrition in Emporia, Kansas is hiring an EHS Coordinator reporting to the Director of Manufacturing. You will ensure health and safety of plant employees, the surrounding community, and the environment, while enforcing federal/state regulations and corporate EHS standards.

You will coordinate plant personnel and external contractors to improve safety, efficiency, and team performance.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or EHS environment.
• Proficiency in SAP, Google Workspace and Excel.
• Ability to work rotating/non-standard schedules.

Aufgaben

• Budget Management: Formulate and assist in managing the EHS budgets for safety programs, PPE, medical supplies and environmental services.
• Program Ownership: Oversee site-wide environmental and occupational health programs including hazardous/solid waste, wastewater, first responders, forklift safety and medical monitoring.
• Risk Mitigation & Compliance: Conduct Job Hazard Analyses and provide appropriate PPE to address hazards.
• Incident Lifecycle & Reporting: Document and track incidents using SAP Incident Management and prepare EHS reports.
• Audits & CI: Lead internal/external EHS audits and drive continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Build relationships with regulators, vendors, and partners to deploy new EHS standards.

Kenntnisse

EHS experience

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Flexible/rotating schedules

Ausbildung

Technical college / vocational certificate

Associate’s degree in engineering/manufacturing/safety

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods. We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 10/16/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176444 - Emporia, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Manufacturing, the EHS Coordinator secures the health and safety of plant employees, the surrounding community, and the environment. This role drives strict compliance with federal/state regulations and corporate EHS standards while fostering a robust culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will coordinate plant personnel and external contractors, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize site safety, efficiency, and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Budget Management: Formulate and assist in managing the EHS operational budgets, tracking allocations for Safety Programs, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), medical supplies, medical surveillance testing, waste removal, and environmental services.
• Program Ownership: Oversee site-wide environmental and occupational health programs, including hazardous/solid waste management, wastewater/stormwater protocols, first responder networks, forklift safety, industrial hygiene, and medical monitoring.
• Risk Mitigation & Compliance: Conduct thorough Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), proactively identifying workplace risks and provisioning appropriate PPE to eliminate or mitigate operational hazards.
• Incident Lifecycle & Reporting: Own the documentation and tracking of facility incidents utilizing the SAP Incident Management System; synthesize data to complete mandatory corporate EHS reports.
• Audits & Continuous Improvement (CI): Lead internal and external EHS compliance audits. Facilitate routine CI reviews and leverage statistical indicators to systematically resolve safety deviations and standardize environmental best practices.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Build strategic relationships with regulatory agencies, external vendors, and corporate partners to benchmark best-in-class safety methodologies and seamlessly deploy new EHS standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing or dedicated EHS environment.
• Advanced digital competency, including professional proficiency in SAP, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Excel.
• Flexibility to adapt to rotating or non-standard work schedules within a heavy manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical College/Vocational certificate or an Associate’s degree in an engineering, manufacturing, or safety-related discipline.
• Successful completion of the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course.
• Proven project management experience with a track record of driving cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
• Strong coaching capability, with an emphasis on knowledge transfer, technical training, and collaborative relationship building.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $52,800.00 - $72,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

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