Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

Atlanta Cheesecake Company; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in premium desserts seeks a Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) Coordinator in Newburyport, MA. This role focuses on promoting safety practices, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture within the facility. Ideal candidates will have a background in safety training and experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of occupational health & safety regulations.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Must be highly motivated and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and maintain safety records.
• Collaborate on best practices and safety culture.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Technical Safety Training

Professional designation (CSP, CRSP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) Coordinator

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) Coordinator to join our team based in Newburyport, MA to be responsible for the day-to-day safety initiatives in our facility. The EHS Coordinator will promote safety attitudes, safe work practices and environments, and maintain and administer the EHS program with the objective of preventing accidents, injuries, and environmental impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations by understanding existing and changing laws and rules, interpreting standards, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions.
• Lead and/or support incident and accident investigation using root cause analysis and reporting and tracking any data
• Responsible for keeping records of safety-related incidents and recommendation and administration of corrective measures.
• Collaborate and share best practices with other Company facilities and support the execution of initiatives.
• Review safe work procedures, written reports, and provide recommendations. Perform safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis & risk assessments.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Dessert Holdings employees, visitors, and contractors
• Partner with Human Resources in workers compensation management
• Understand local incident record keeping requirements. Responsible for completing and submitting compliance reports (300, 300A logs, injury reports, etc.) where applicable
• Coordinate the site health and safety committee and ensure compliance, where applicable
• Point of contact for on-site security, where applicable
• Assist with developing safety culture at the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of occupational health & safety regulations, and occupational health and safety standards
• Technical Safety Training in the field or related education is a must
• A professional designation (e.g., CSP, CRSP) is a plus but not required
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) to be an effective influencer at all levels and display effective leadership skills
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft office
• Effective organizational skills
• Must be a HIGHLY MOTIVATED, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail effective managing self with little supervision - self driven.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in a production environment for extended periods of time, including stooping, standing, bending
• Use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend
• Employee must lift up to 50 pounds and is required to ask for assistance if limit is exceeded
• Must be able to work in a food allergens environment
• Working environment provides exposure to environmental changes (heat, cold, dampness, and chemicals)

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts, and Kenny's Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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