EHS Specialist II

SWM International; Town of Woodville (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking an EHS Specialist based in Woodville, WI to lead environmental, health and safety initiatives at the plant level. You will drive regulatory compliance, develop training, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance to ensure safe work practices and effective incident investigation.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in EH&S or related field, 2+ years in manufacturing, and relevant OSHA/CPR training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety, or related field.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment leading environmental and safety compliance.
• OSHA training, emergency response, basic first aid, CPR and AED preferred.
• Safety certifications (CSP, ASP, SMS, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC, CET) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation of near miss and injury incidents and assist with developing and tracking the corrective actions.
• Develop and implement the EHS Training Plans for the site.
• Coordinate and present training programs in general safety and facility training and/or specialty area.
• Conduct safety portion of New Employee Orientation.
• Ensure site maintains compliance with local, state and federal health, safety and environmental standards and requirements.
• Track and report activities for the Balanced Scorecard.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager on facility deficiencies and monthly safety inspections/audits.
• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected.
• Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements (OSHA 300, TIER, etc.).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Process Engineering and/or Maintenance to update needed SOP's as needed to ensure safe work practices and equipment utilization.
• Maintain filing systems regarding worker training and safety.
• Participate in institutional professional development and training.
• Participate in the development of safety guidelines and related environmental health and safety communications and educational information.
• Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.
• Provide advice, assist and management to ensure that effective EHS processes are implemented.
• Provide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs at the employee / supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach.
• Serve as chair on safety committees/councils.
• Maintain inventory of safety equipment and supplies.
• Support ISO14001 certification activities (if applicable).
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Secondary responsibilities of learning the QMS and assisting the quality team

Skills

Team player

Communication

MS Excel

Project management

Crisis management

ISO 9001

Documentation

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S or related field

2+ years manufacturing safety experience

OSHA training emergency response CPR AED

Safety certifications CSP ASP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

JOB TITLE: EHS Specialist

Summary of Responsibilities

The EH&S Specialist provides plant level leadership regarding environmental, health and safety related activities ensuring compliance with Mativ policies, federal, state and local laws. The position leads the execution of safety initiatives for assigned location(s).

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead investigation of near miss and injury incidents and assist with developing and tracking the corrective actions
• Develop and implement the EHS Training Plans for the site
• Coordinate and present training programs in general safety and facility training and/or specialty area
• Conduct safety portion of New Employee Orientation
• Ensure site maintains compliance regarding local, state and federal health, safety and environmental standards and requirements
• Track and report activities for the Balanced Scorecard
• Coordinate with Plant Manager on facility deficiencies and monthly safety inspections/audits
• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected
• Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements (OSHA 300, TIER, etc.)
• Collaborate with Engineering, Process Engineering and/or Maintenance to update needed SOP's as needed to ensure safe work practices and equipment utilization
• Maintain filing systems regarding worker training and safety
• Participate in institutional professional development and training
• Participate in the development of safety guidelines and related environmental health and safety communications and educational information
• Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company
• Provide advice, assist and management to ensure that effective EHS processes are implemented
• Provide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs at the employee / supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach
• Serve as chair on safety committees/councils
• Maintain inventory of safety equipment and supplies
• Support ISO14001 certification activities (if applicable)
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Secondary responsibilities of learning the QMS and assisting the quality team

Education and Certifications

• Highschool Diploma required, Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety, or related field preferred
• 2 or more years' experience in a manufacturing environment leading environmental and safety compliance is preferred
• Specific training in OSHA, emergency response, basic first aid, CPR and use of an AED preferred
• Safety Certification/s (CSP, ASP, SMS, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC, CET) a plus

Required Skills

• Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally
• Collaboration and delegation skills
• Flexible to change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Understanding and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Project Management and prioritization abilities
• Ability to operate calmly during a crisis situation
• Experience with ISO 9001 and other QMS related activities

Location: Based in Woodville, WI

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all requirements and responsibilities and as such, is subject to change without notice based on the needs of the business and/or department.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.