EHS Lead

Novolex; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Site Safety Lead for our manufacturing facility to advance safety, compliance, and employee engagement across the site. You will play a hands-on role in injury prevention and safety program execution, leading training, audits, and team projects.

The role requires experience in industrial environments and strong communication skills to report findings and drive improvements. The position typically follows a weekday schedule with potential for weekend coverage based on

Qualifications

• Passionate about safety as it relates to employee engagements, compliance, and injury prevention.
• Baseline knowledge of programs such as Lockout Tag out, PPE, Machine Guarding, Forklift Safety, Behavior Based Safety, 1 on 1 Engagements, Employee Led Teams, etc.
• Competent in the English Language (read, write, talk).

Responsibilities

• Active participant on all location employee led team projects.
• Communicate team projects to peers and location leaders.
• Serve as the location Subject Matter Expert on Behavior Based Safety (BBS) and train co-workers on the BBS Program.
• Conduct Safety Training for peers, new hires, visitors, and vendors.
• Audit On-The-Job Training for gaps and help correct them.
• Participate in Tier I and II Sessions and manage safety board updates.
• Train leaders and peers on 1 on 1 Engagements and Near Miss Reporting Programs.
• Analyze data from programs to identify trends and opportunities.
• Follow-up on Safety Flashes/Alerts from other locations.
• Honor site standard work activities for the Site Safety Lead.

Skills

Safety leadership

Behavior Based Safety

Communication

Microsoft Office

English language

Coaching

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Do you have experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment and enjoy working in a fast paced environment? We are seeking individuals that want to advance their career and join our great team. Manufacturing experience preferred!

Compensation: $21.85 to $32.78 an hour - paid weekly (Based on Experience)

Shifts available: (E Shift)7:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Responsibilities

The site Hourly Safety Lead’s role is to have an active role in the location safety and health programs that lead to injury prevention, compliance improvements, and enhanced employee engagement.

The primary job duties and responsibilities will include improving the injury prevention, employee engagement, and compliance activities at the assigned location

• Active participant on all location employee led team projects.
• Communicate team projects to peers and location leaders.
• Serve as the location Subject Matter Expert on Behavior Based Safety (BBS) and train co-workers on the BBS Program.
• Conduct (when appropriate) Safety Training (Monthly, Refresher, Initial, etc) for peers, new hires, visitors, and vendors.
• Audit On-The-Job Training for gaps. Identify and help correct gaps identified in the On-The-Job Training programs.
• Participate in Tier I and Tier II Sessions. The Safety Lead will have responsibilities for safety board updates and safety related follow-ups identified during the sessions.
• Train leaders and peers on the 1 on 1 Engagements and Near Miss Reporting Programs. Analyze data generated by existing programs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Follow-up on Safety Flashes/Alerts from other locations.
• Honor the site specific standard work activities assigned to the Site Safety Lead
• Other tasks aligned with the compliance, injury prevention, and employee engagement initiatives.

Safety

• Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace
• Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job
• Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift

Quality

• Follow all GMP guidelines required by the site and for each work station
• Inspect all product passing through the workstation for any possible defects or product concerns
• Report any concerns on quality of product immediately to appropriate supervision on shift

Qualifications include:

• Passionate about safety as it relates to employee engagements, compliance, and injury prevention.
• Baseline knowledge of programs such as Lockout Tag out, PPE, Machine Guarding, Forklift Safety, Behavior Based Safety, 1 on 1 Engagements, Employee Led Teams, etc.
• Basic Microsoft skills (outlook, power point, word, etc.).
• Competent in the use of a calculator and ruler/tape measure.
• Proficient in the English Language (read, write, talk).
• Capable of communicating in front of large groups and interacting with peers and site leaders.
• Reliable/Dependable as it relates to completing work assignments.
• Accomplished in coaching peers. Willingness to coach leaders.
• Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing/warehouse environment

Working conditions:

• The Safety Lead will primarily work Monday through Friday.
• The Site Safety Lead may need to work on weekends, holidays, or alternative shifts.
• Non-traditional work schedules will be based on location needs or specific situations.
• Non-traditional work schedules will almost always be planned and coordinated in advance.

Physical requirements:

This position is in a manufacturing location. This position will have a mix of office activities and shop floor based activities. Physical requirements will include but are not limited to:

• Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)
• Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)
• Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)
• Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)
• Working at ground level (frequent)
• Working outside the manufacturing plant – outside property (occasional)
• Working inside the manufacturing plant (frequent)
• Roof access (occasional)

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

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