EHSS Coordinator - Corporate

Milwaukee Tool; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an EHSS Coordinator to drive our Safety Management System across engineering labs and corporate locations. You will partner with leaders to identify hazards, implement risk controls, and improve safety performance through audits, training, and data-driven actions.

The role reports to the Sr. Manager EHSS for Corporate Milwaukee Tool and involves cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Facilities, Talent, and other corporate teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of EHSS experience in labs, testing, manufacturing, or corporate facilities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance programs.
• Experience conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate occupational health programs including medical surveillance and fit testing.
• Support safety reviews of tests, fixtures, and non-routine activities to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Manage forklift training, evaluations, and compliance records.
• Conduct hazard assessments and JHAs for equipment, testing activities, and process changes.
• Perform routine safety inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance checks.
• Investigate injuries, incidents, and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain EHSS records, training, reports, and metrics.
• Deliver safety training and support risk reduction initiatives.

Skills

Safety program coordination

Regulatory compliance

Hazard identification

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

VelocityEHS

Job description

Job Description:

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us!

At Milwaukee Tool, we are obsessed with safety. As our engineering laboratories, corporate offices, and support functions continue to grow, we are committed to building a proactive safety culture and a robust EHSS framework that enables our teams to innovate, collaborate, and perform at their best. We are seeking an EHSS Coordinator to help execute our Safety Management System, strengthen regulatory compliance, and drive risk reduction across engineering labs and corporate locations. This role will partner with leaders and team members to identify hazards, implement effective controls, and continuously improve the safety and health performance of our workplaces.

The EHSS Coordinator will report to the Sr. Manager EHSS for Corporate Milwaukee Tool and works cross-functionally with individuals from Engineering, Facilities, Talent, and other corporate support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate occupational health programs including medical surveillance, respirator medical evaluations, fit testing, audiometric testing, and related compliance requirements.
• Support safety reviews of engineering test plans, prototype equipment, laboratory fixtures, and non-routine testing activities to identify hazards and coordinate implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures prior to execution.
• Manage the forklift operator training and certification program, including operator evaluations, retraining requirements, performance observations, and compliance recordkeeping.
• Conduct workplace hazard assessments, risk evaluations, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) in partnership with engineering, laboratory, facilities, and business teams to identify hazards and implement risk reduction measures for new equipment, testing activities, laboratory operations, and process changes.
• Perform routine safety inspections, workplace assessments, and compliance audits to identify hazards and verify compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate workplace injuries, illnesses, property damage events, and near misses to identify root causes and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage corrective actions within VelocityEHS, including assignment, tracking, validation of completion, and verification of effectiveness.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs, annual compliance training, and specialized training based on job responsibilities and risk exposure.
• Assist with industrial hygiene monitoring and assessments including noise exposure monitoring, chemical exposure evaluations, indoor air quality assessments, and exposure control recommendations.
• Support chemical safety and Hazard Communication requirements, including SDS management, chemical approval reviews, labeling compliance, storage requirements, and employee training.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and workplace evaluations to identify opportunities to reduce injury risks and improve workstation design and employee comfort.
• Maintain EHSS records, compliance documentation, training records, regulatory reports, inspection findings, and performance metrics.
• Promote a positive safety culture by engaging team members in safety observations, hazard reporting, continuous improvement initiatives, and proactive risk identification.
• Support additional EHSS initiatives, projects, and responsibilities as assigned or as business needs arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of EHSS experience supporting engineering laboratories, product testing environments, manufacturing operations, corporate facilities, or other technical work environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance programs, including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, and PPE requirements.
• Experience conducting workplace hazard assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments for equipment, testing activities, and process changes.
• Experience investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and managing corrective actions.
• Experience delivering safety training and engaging team members in safety initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively partner with engineers, technicians, laboratory personnel, and business leaders.
• Occasional travel within the US, 5-10% of the time.

Success in This Role

Success in this role will be determined through:

• Effective support of Safety Management System implementation and continuous improvement initiatives across Corporate, Engineering, and Laboratory operations.
• Effective administration of OSHA compliance and occupational health programs.
• Timely completion of workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• High-quality delivery of safety training programs and operator qualification requirements.
• Proactive identification and mitigation of workplace hazards and risks.
• Accurate management of compliance records, training documentation, and performance metrics.
• Strong cross-functional partnerships and program adoption.
• Increased employee engagement in safety processes, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site Benefits - Milwaukee Careers

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.