EHS Coordinator

KPS Global LLC; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KPS Global LLC is seeking an EHS Coordinator to implement the Safety Management System (SMS) and ensure a safe, healthy workplace. You will identify and correct hazards and ensure regulatory and organizational compliance requirements are met.

You will lead safety audits, track injuries, support safety training, and coordinate safety committees. This role requires strong communication, incident investigation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing safety standards, procedures and documentation.
• Proficient in MS Office and reporting tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct incident investigations and determine root causes.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure a safe workplace.
• Identify and correct workplace hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support audits, reporting and safety training for employees.
• Track injuries, rehabilitation, and coordinate light duty assignments.
• Coordinate safety committees and enforce safety rules and disciplinary processes.
• Maintain records and ensure regulatory postings and distributions are up to date.
• Assist First Responders and support health, safety, and training initiatives.
• Conduct periodic workplace and equipment inspections.
• Coordinate with outside agencies on health, safety, training and compliance.

Skills

3+ years manufacturing

MS Office proficiency

Safety standards knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Root cause analysis

Job description

KPS Global® is the largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk-ins to the convenience store, supermarket and warehouse club markets. We also manufacture custom enclosures for controlled environments for the scientific and industrial markets.

Setting the industry standard for more than 75 years, with knowledgeable experts who work with customers to develop custom cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries including food retail, industrial and scientific markets.

KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with five manufacturing locations in Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA, San Dimas, CA and Goodyear, AZ.

KPS Global believes in people who drive positive change. We value outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to customers from coast to coast. As a member of the KPSG team, you will be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional growth and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation and hard work are rewarded.

KPS Global is a privately held company, owned by the Viessmann Generations Group, with more than 850 employees.

KPS Global is looking for a EHS Coordinator, to join our team.

Job Summary

The EHS Coordinator is responsible for implementing the Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure KPS Global is a safe, healthy workplace. This role identifies and corrects workplace hazards and ensures regulatory and organizational compliance requirements are met.

Major Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate environment, equipment and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards
• Supports the implementation of the Safety Management System and all associated audits and reporting requirements as directed by the Director of EHS
• Tracks injured employees (in conjunction with management) and their medical rehabilitation as well as developing appropriate light duty assignments
• Supports the facilitation of safety related programs and training for employees
• Coordinates the enforcement of all company safety rules and ensures disciplinary processes are followed for non-compliance
• Leads all safety committees/teams to ensure appropriate corrective actions, records, and files are adhered to and maintained in accordance with the SMS
• Maintains current, accurate records and files to ensure all regulatory and organizational requirements are met including postings and distributions
• Supports First Responders and rendering first aid to injured employees; ensuring adherence to all training and regulatory requirements
• Conducts periodic workplace and equipment inspections
• Assists with the coordination of outside agency services for health, safety, training, education, resources, and government compliance regulations

Required Skills

Required Skills, Experience, Education & Certifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with exposure to manufacturing
• Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office
• A thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and hazards
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing safety standards, procedures, and documentation
• Ability to work within a leadership team to support change and process implementations
• Ability to present and facilitate training and group discussion with employees - high level of employee engagement, “comfortable” in both the factory and office environment
• Ability to conduct incident and accident investigations to determine root cause
• Excellent proven “people” skills, works well with all levels, adjusts the delivery (verbal and written) considering the audience, advocate of employee engagement

Recommended Qualifications

• OSHA 30hr Certification preferred
• OSHA 10hr Certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing plant
• Must be able to be on feet for majority of the workday

Travel Requirements

• Travel up to10% required