EHS Coordinator - Columbus, GA

Symrise Ag; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist to maintain EHS programs, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and 14001 at our Columbus, GA facility.

You will perform regulatory reporting, incident investigations, risk assessments, and staff training, contributing to a zero-injury culture. A high school diploma is required, with 2+ years in manufacturing; CSP and OSHA-30 are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with environmental regulatory reporting (Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit, SARA 312 Tier II, SPCC, SWPPP) is beneficial.
• Experience in tracking, analyzing, and reporting environmental data is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) is expected.
• Certifications: CSP preferred; OSHA 30 Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all applicable EHS procedures, processes, and programs in compliance with local, state, and federal statutes.
• Assists with record keeping, presentation, and evaluation of department Records & KPIs (e.g., 300 log, Incident Log, Utilities, Tier 2).
• Provides EHS training and orientation to new and existing employees (NHO, LOTO).
• Maintains EHS programs aligning with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Performs internal EHS compliance audits and manages corrective action implementation.
• Evaluates, implements, and maintains ISO standards 45001 & 14001.
• Maintains environmental regulatory requirements related to air quality, wastewater, storm water, and waste management.
• Cultivates a safety culture among site employees to pursue a zero-injury workplace.
• Conducts risk assessments across processes (PPE, Ergonomics).
• Assists with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Incident investigation and reporting; supports workers' compensation reporting.
• Represents the organization before governing agencies, inspectors, and auditors.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EHS Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

N/A

Job description

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavours, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.6 billion in the 2022 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise - always inspiring more…

Your role

Specific activities will include:

• Maintains all applicable procedures, processes, and programs relating to EHS within compliance with all local, state & federal statutes.


• Assists with record keeping, presentation, & evaluation of department Records & Key Performance Indicators. i.e., KPIs (300 log, Incident Log, Utilities, Tier 2, etc.)


• Provides EHS training & orientation to new & existing employees (NHO, LOTO, etc.)


• Maintaining EHS programs aligning with organizational and regulatory requirements


• Perform internal EHS compliance audits and manage the implementation of audit corrective action recommendations from internal/external audit sources.


• Evaluates, Implement, and Maintain ISO standards 45001 & 14001.


• Maintain environmental regulatory requirements related to air quality and emission, wastewater, storm water, as well as solid and hazardous waste management.


• Cultivate and continuously improve a \"safety Culture\" among all site employees, believing in a zero-injury workplace.


• Conduct, Review, & Communicate Job specific Risk Assessment across all processes (PPE, Ergonomics, etc.)


• Assist & Conduct incident investigation, root cause evaluation, & implement root cause corrective action plans.


• Incident investigation and reporting


• Assists with workers compensation investigation, reporting, and follow-up.


• Represents the organization before governing agencies, inspectors, & auditors


• Coordinate internal first responder & external emergency personal during emergency scenarios (Fire, Storm, Security, etc.)


• Respond to emergencies and perform basic medical first aid and medical checks of all site associates.


• High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred.


• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably having prior experience in operating a wastewater treatment system.


• Prior experience in environmental regulatory reporting related to Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit, SARA 312 Tier II, SPCC and SWPPP is beneficial.


• Experience in tracking, analyzing, and reporting environmental data a plus.


• Experience in Microsoft Office Applications (e.g., Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, etc.) Certifications & Licenses Preferred:


• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred.


• OSHA 30 Certification

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected annual salary range for this position is USD 56000.00 - USD 75000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.