EHS Professional II

Joplin Plant; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods USA - Joplin Plant is seeking an EHS Professional II to provide technical environmental, health and safety support across three shifts. You will influence behavior to comply with Ajinomoto safety standards and maintain a safe work environment, under the direction of the Site EHS Manager.

The role requires leading improvements, coaching leaders, conducting hazard identifications, and maintaining EHS records and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, or STEM related discipline preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and health programs, policies, risk identification and control strategies, and federal/state regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of auditing processes (ISO, OSHA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Lead continual improvement in environment, health, and safety.
• Coach department leaders and teams to ensure EHS programs adherence.
• Conduct facility walk arounds to identify hazards.
• Promote safety culture using AJI-SAFE auditing and coaching.
• Assist with development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and records (SDS, LOTO, OSHA reporting).
• Support training, risk assessments, JSAs, LOTO procedures, and site methods.
• Develop and maintain safety-related job descriptions with leaders.
• Assist with injuries and post-accident investigations.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log and support BBS programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety or STEM

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The EHS Professional II is responsible for providing technical environmental, health and safety support to Ajinomoto Foods (AFNA) assigned plant(s) and personnel. Essential functions include supporting the evaluation of environmental, health and safety programs and coordinating Plant activities to support local and corporate objectives across three shifts as needed. The EHS Professional II will influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all personnel in complying with Ajinomoto safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. The EHS Professional II will provide oversite to a designated plant(s) to ensure compliance with all corporate EHS programs and policies under the direction of a Site EHS Manager.

Responsibilities

Be a leader and champion for continual improvement in environment, health, and safety. Coach, counsel and guide department leaders and team members to ensure EHS programs and policies are adhered to. Conduct frequent facility walk arounds to help in the identification of hazards that pose risks to site personnel. Promote safety culture by utilizing company’s AJI-SAFE method of auditing and coaching. Assist with the execution of administrative programsfor the preparation, distribution and maintenance of written programs, policies, procedures and records such as SDS, lockout/tag out procedures and OSHA reporting. Conduct and participate in safety meetings. Conduct and participate in EHS training for site personnel and maintain records as necessary. Conduct and participate in completing risk assessments. Compose site specific work methods, JSAs, LOTO procedures, etc. Make recommendations to update safety practices where applicable and necessary. Consult with operations when new procedures are being developed to ensure alignment to EHS policies and applicable regulations. Utilize company tools to develop, maintain and verify Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Work with department leaders to develop and maintain physical job descriptions. Assist with injuries and post-accident case management and investigations. Provide support for maintaining waste water and stormwater compliance. Perform facility inspections and audits in alignment with local, state and federal regulations and site specific permits. Conduct and support employee training utilizing company provided training tools. Engage with safety committee members and Safety Champions. Support facility’s continuous improvement initiatives. Provide assistance to ensure plant is in compliance with company’s PSM program. Assist in maintaining OSHA 300 log. Support Behavior Based Safety (BBS) programs by driving participation, supplying critical data, and coaching. Track and report monthly Safety Scorecard requirements as necessary. Perform other related job duties and projects as assigned.

Subject to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and Ajinomoto Food’s HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures, assisting the Ajinomoto Food health plan with day-to-day activities involving protected health information, including but not limited to, assisting with employee claims, coordinating benefits, determining health claim status, determining eligibility for coverage, budgeting and renewal, billing and collection activities, obtaining assistance from third-parties for plan functions, and any other duties delegated by the HIPAA Privacy or Security Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, or STEM related discipline preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the safety and health programs, policies, risk identification and control strategies, and federal and state regulationspreferred.
• Knowledge of auditing processes (ISO, OSHA, or equivalent guideline related) preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision.
• Must be able to support all three shifts as needed with majority of focus on first shift.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and presentation skills required.
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• Pay range $70K to $80K w/ 10% bonus at target.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.