EHS Specialist: Safety & Compliance Champion (Bonus)

Sherwin-Williams; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

FSAs

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is hiring an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to support and maintain site EHS programs and coordinate with compliance initiatives. The role observes federal, state, and local requirements and involves 5% travel and potential bonus based on performance.

Responsibilities include implementing risk controls, leading EHS training, and promoting a proactive safety culture across the plant. Eligible candidates bring relevant education and hands‑on safety experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have an associate’s degree or higher or two (2) years of work experience in environmental, health and safety
• Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
• Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing or distribution facility
• Have prior work experience managing industrial safety standards including respirator and lifting safety
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience in environmental, health and safety, or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an environmental, health and safety function
• Have prior work experience using a safety management system
• Have prior work experience conducting training and/or developing training materials
• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering or Business

Responsibilities

• Develop and initiate programs and processes in partnership with site management to reduce frequency and severity of occupational injuries, illnesses, and property losses
• Integrate risk/loss controls into daily operations with the organization
• Support employee-led safety committees
• Maintain incident management systems and processes, including change procedures and documentation, and safety observation and hazard tracking systems
• Record and analyze incident records and make recommendations regarding corrective action, emphasizing proactive intervention
• Support implementation of practical compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations
• Plan, coordinate, and lead all site EHS training
• Foster a positive safety culture through professional and proactive interactions with employees and maintaining a strong shop-floor presence

Skills

Six Sigma

5S

Lean Manufacturing

Training materials development

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Environmental, Health & Safety

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering or Business

Tools

Safety management system

Job description

Sherwin-Williams is hiring an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to support and maintain site EHS programs and coordinate with compliance initiatives. The role observes federal, state, and local requirements and involves 5% travel and potential bonus based on performance.

Responsibilities include implementing risk controls, leading EHS training, and promoting a proactive safety culture across the plant. Eligible candidates bring relevant education and hands‑on safety experience.