EHS Coordinator (Environment, Health, and Safety)

BW Fusion; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Life Insurance

401k Plan

PTO & Holidays

Maternity Leave

Job summary

BW Fusion is seeking an EHS Coordinator to lead safety, health, and environmental compliance across three sites. The role bridges industrial safety at manufacturing facilities and biosafety protocols in a microbiology lab.

You will drive regulatory adherence, safety training, and incident investigations while coordinating with site leaders. Hybrid onsite options and multi-location responsibilities define this position.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years EHS experience in manufacturing or lab setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and EPA waste standards.
• Willingness to travel between facilities regularly.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety at three locations (Indiana, Iowa, Florida).
• Onsite in Logansport, IN or Fort Wayne, IN with hybrid options.
• Maintain OSHA/EPA compliance and SOPs.
• Design and deliver safety training programs for all employees.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Manage OSHA 300 logs and workers' compensation coordination.
• Develop and implement SOPs for chemicals, equipment safety.
• Coordinate LOTO and machine guarding programs.
• Oversee biosafety protocols in the microbiology lab.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

OSHA Standards

Safety Training

Audits & Inspections

Incident Management

Workers' Comp

SOP Development

Multisite Oversight

Travel Ability

Communication Skills

Tools

MS Office

Regulatory Tools

Job description

EHS Coordinator (Environment, Health, and Safety)

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Indiana - Hybrid/Onsite

Reporting To: VP of Operations

Compensation: $68,000 - $80,000 / year

Description

At BW Fusion, we are rewriting the definition of agricultural crop nutrition and soil health. By combining innovative environmental microbiology with data-driven agronomic insights, we empower farmers to maximize profitability while protecting the ecology.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented EHS Coordinator to champion safety, health, and environmental compliance across our growing footprint. In this role, you will hold multi-site responsibility, uniquely bridging the gap between heavy industrial safety at our two manufacturing and warehouse sites and specialized biosafety protocols at our agricultural microbiology research laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

Location

• Multi-site oversight supporting 3 locations (2 Manufacturing/Warehouse facilities in Indiana / Iowa and a Microbiology Lab in Florida).
• Onsite in Logansport, IN or Fort Wayne, IN -Hybrid options may be available depending on the candidate/role.

General EHS Functions

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements. Ensure all standard operating procedures (SOPs) are compliant.
• Training & Culture: Design, schedule, and facilitate engaging safety orientation and refresher training programs for all employees, from production workers to research scientists.
• Audits & Inspections: Conduct routine safety walkthroughs, hazard assessments, and facility audits to proactively identify risk and implement corrective actions.
• Incident Management: Lead root-cause analysis investigations for any near-misses, injuries, or property damage, drafting timely incident reports and executing sustainable prevention strategies.
• Workers' Compensation & Documentation: Manage worker injury logs (OSHA 300 logs), handle worker's compensation claims, and act as the primary point of contact for external regulatory inspectors.
• Develop SOPs and implement for new chemicals, equipment, and safety protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA) and reducing workplace incident rates.

Manufacturing & Warehouse Operations (2 Locations)

• Chemical Safety & HazCom: Manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all raw materials, liquid blend tanks, and finished fertilizer/biological products. Oversee clear chemical labeling and secondary containment protocols.
• Industrial & Material Handling Safety: Maintain strict safety protocols for warehouse traffic, including forklift certifications, loading dock safety, and proper pallet racking and storage practices.
• Machine Guarding & LOTO: Implement and audit comprehensive Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine guarding programs for automated liquid fill lines, jug-filling machinery, and packaging equipment.

Microbiology Laboratory Operations (1 Location)

• Biosafety & Microbial Handling: Oversee laboratory biosafety levels (BSL) and proper handling protocols for beneficial, naturally occurring soil microorganisms and biological strains.
• Laboratory Waste Management: Manage compliant storage, treatment, and disposal of laboratory biological waste, spent agar/growth media, and chemical reagents in accordance with EPA and local regulations.
• Lab Chemical Hygiene: Maintain and update the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP), ensuring proper function of fume hoods, eye-wash stations, and secondary containment areas.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: 2-5 years of dedicated EHS experience. Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment and/or a biological/chemical laboratory is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid foundation in OSHA general industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and EPA environmental waste standards.
• Travel: Ability to travel regularly between our three core facilities to maintain equal oversight and cultivate a unified safety culture.
• Attributes: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build rapport with warehouse teams, plant managers, and laboratory scientists alike. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits with FSA/HSA Options
• Supplemental Insurance (Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Maternity Leave