EHS Coordinator

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety leader in Seattle to implement ISO45001, drive risk assessments, and lead the safety program across aerospace manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities include training, audits, regulatory compliance, and managing the EMS certification while coordinating with operations and engineering for continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of EH&S experience in facilities/maintenance and EH&S.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of GMP/ISO standards: ISO 9000/9001, ISO 13485, FDA 21CFR 820/11.
• 3+ years in a maintenance leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain ISO45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).
• Lead risk assessments and preventative measures to minimize hazards.
• Lead safety committee; conduct training and audits for site operations.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations; develop relevant policies.
• Conduct safety/environmental training and incident investigations.
• Oversee waste management, environmental compliance, and emissions.
• Manage EMS and related certifications; coordinate site security and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

MRP system

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS/Engineering/related field

8+ years EH&S experience

5+ years in manufacturing

5+ years in leadership

GMP/ISO knowledge

3+ years in maintenance leadership

Tools

MS Office

MRP system

Job description

• Implement and maintain ISO45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
• Conduct Risk assessments and implement preventative measures to minimize workplace hazards.
• Lead the safety committee, conduct environmental and safety training and environmental and safety audits for Trelleborg Aerospace manufacturing sites.
• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to ensure adherence to laws and regulations, developing and implementing relevant policies.
• Conduct training and presentations on health and safety matters and accident prevention to Trelleborg Aerospace manufacturing sites.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to identify potential safety hazards.
• Investigate accidents or incidents, determining causes, and handling worker's compensation claims.
• Prepare and presenting reports on accidents, violations, and trends in accident Statistics. Collect, analyze, and maintain Environmental and Safety Metrics. Includes monthly reporting.
• Conduct both internal and external safety audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee waste management, environmental compliance, and emissions.
• Recommend solutions, improvement opportunities, and new prevention measures.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and execute business contingency plans.
• Develop & maintain site layout & footprint of site including any in-facility restructuring as the business evolves in alignment with manufacturing operations, define required new machine specifications and coordinate logistics and rigging needs for installation to meet manufacturing demands and customer requirements.
• Manage and maintaining the Environmental Management System (EMS) and related certification, ensuring legislative compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental and safety regulations including hazardous waste management, air and water permitting, SARA, OSHA and applicable European standards.
• Ensure that wastes (hazardous and non-hazardous) are inspected and labeled, and ensure proper disposal procedures are being followed. Act as hazardous waste coordinator.
• Implement and achievement of ISO 14001 and secure certification (Operationally aligned today but not formally certified – in process).
• Corporate responsibility reporting, annual Blue Grading assessment of operations per corporate guidelines in relation to EH&S, local authority & Fire Department coordination/reporting, permit conformance, and coordinate of site security system.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or related technical field
• 8+ years of related experience in both facilities/maintenance and EH&S (Environmental, Health and Safety)
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role
• Knowledge and experience with GMP/ISO Standards: ISO 9000/9001, ISO 13485, and FDA 21CFR 820/11 (4/210/211 as applicable)
• 3+ years in a maintenance leadership role
• Experience and/or understanding of blueprint reading, general mechanical skills. In addition experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrically controlled and operated systems.
• Aligned cooperation with operations management and engineering teams.
• Business and technical acumen a must.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office
• Ability to use an MRP system as needed
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful relationship with coworkers and company in a leadership capacity
• Able to provide compliance guidance based on knowledge of regulations, available relevant information, alternatives, and risk
• Problem solving; Ability to overcome obstacles
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams, coordinate outside vendor meetings
• Ability to influence for impact

Travel:

• 30%

Compensation range: $105,000-$123,000 per annum

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

All applicants must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

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