EHS Professional II

Ajasianfoods; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods AFNA is seeking an EHS Professional II to provide environmental, health and safety support for our plant(s) in the United States. This role focuses on implementing corporate EHS programs, driving safety culture, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and related standards.

The position emphasizes coaching, incident investigation and recordkeeping, with responsibilities spanning audits, training, and continuous improvement to protect workers and the environment.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification completed.
• Knowledge of safety and health programs, risk identification and control strategies, and regulations.
• Experience with auditing processes (ISO/OSHA) preferred.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continual improvement in environment, health, and safety.
• Coach leaders and teams on EHS programs and policies.
• Conduct facility walk arounds to identify hazards and risks.
• Assist with administrative programs for written policies and records (SDS, LOTO, OSHA reporting).
• Develop site-specific work methods, JSAs, LOTO procedures, and risk assessments.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Team work

Self-starting

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

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. The EHS Professional 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 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.

Position Essential Duties and 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.
• Assist with the execution of administrative programs for the preparation, distribution and maintenance of written programs, policies, procedures and records such as SDS, lockout/tag out procedures and OSHA reporting.
• Compose site specific work methods, JSAs, LOTO procedures, risk assessments etc.
• Assist with injuries and post-accident case management and investigations.
• Provide support for maintaining wastewater 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.
• Help ensure plant is following 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.

Position Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree 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 regulations preferred.
• Completion of OSHA 30 course required.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and presentation skills required.
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