EHS Coordinator

South Western Communications, Inc.; Strafford (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amprod seeks a proactive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support our growing manufacturing operations during second shift. Location: Springfield, MO Area.

This role will be highly visible on the production floor, addressing hazards, investigating incidents, and partnering with leaders to strengthen our safety culture. The position serves as a key safety resource across multiple facilities, with responsibilities including inspections, training, environmental compliance, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, manufacturing, or related industrial environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve company safety and environmental programs.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and environmental events; recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary EHS resource during second-shift operations.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety requirements.
• Lead or assist with employee safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Travel between local company facilities as needed.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Safety/Environmental Science/Industrial Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Position Summary

Location: Springfield, MO AreaDepartment: Environmental Health & SafetyReports To: EHS ManagerShift: Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-1:30am

Amprod is seeking a proactive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support our growing manufacturing operations during second-shift hours. This role serves as a key safety resource across multiple facilities, helping maintain a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. The ideal candidate will be highly visible on the production floor, able to identify and address hazards, investigate incidents, conduct training, and partner with employees and leaders to strengthen our safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and improve company safety and environmental programs.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and environmental events; recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary EHS resource during second-shift operations.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety requirements.
• Lead or assist with employee safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Support emergency preparedness, response efforts, and drills.
• Assist with environmental compliance activities, waste management, spill prevention, and recordkeeping.
• Track safety metrics, corrective actions, and EHS documentation.
• Promote employee engagement, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel between local company facilities as needed.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, production leadership, or a related industrial environment.
• Strong hazard recognition, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 2-4 years of dedicated EHS experience in manufacturing.
• OSHA 30 certification and knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards.
• Experience with incident investigations, Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, confined spaces, respiratory protection, environmental compliance, and industrial hygiene.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification and professional EHS certifications (ASP, CHST, OHST, GSP, etc.) are a plus.

Why Join Amprod?

Make a direct impact on employee safety and environmental responsibility. Work across multiple growing manufacturing operations. Be part of a team committed to continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.

Schedule: Primarily 2nd Shift with occasional overtime, weekends, or schedule adjustments based on business needs. Travel between local facilities may be required.