Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator (manufacturing)

National Carwash Solutions; Grimes, Des Moines (IA, IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Carwash Solutions is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator for our Grimes, IA manufacturing site. You will drive environmental, health, and safety programs in collaboration with local production management and a Corporate Safety team to improve outcomes.

You’ll implement audits, manage records, train staff, and coordinate incident investigations while supporting continuous EHS improvements across facilities in the US and Canada.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related field preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Influence without direct authority.
• Customer orientation and adaptability.
• Multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Intermediate computer skills; Microsoft programs and email.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills at all levels.
• Willing to travel minimally to US & Canadian facilities.
• Environmental, Health, and Safety degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion regulatory compliance policy and program implementation.
• Collaborate with management to reduce incidents and promote safe culture.
• Oversee local safety compliance and liaise with external agencies.
• Maintain EHS records, reporting, and KPIs.
• Coordinate EHS training for staff and leaders.
• Maintain environmental permitting/compliance activities.

Skills

Independent/Teamwork

Influence without authority

Customer orientation

Multitasking

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

MS Office

Effective communication at all levels

Education

BS/BA in a related field

Environmental, Health, and Safety degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator (manufacturing)

Job Category : Operations

Requisition Number : ENVIR006472

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

1500 SE 37th Street
Grimes, IA 50111, USA

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 53 years to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands are backed by the largest service network in the country with more than 500 dedicated service professionals and growing! Come join us for an extraordinary career in a high growth, team-oriented company!

Job Summary:

As an Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator, you will report to the Director of Safety & Compliance regarding associated job tasks, and are responsible for administering the respective entity’s environmental, health, and safety programs and driving improved results. You will have the primary responsibility for manufacturing & distribution EHS compliance and work closely with local production management. Successful candidates will be responsible for both strategic and tactical elements of the company environmental, health, and safety program as outlined below.

Job Duties:

• Champion regulatory compliance policy and program implementation
• Collaborate with local management and Corporate Safety to develop programs to reduce incidents and drive culture of safe behavior

Safety:

• Conduct basic investigations. Coordinate with Corporate Safety with higher level issues
• Oversees and drives employee safety compliance from local level
• Maintains liaison with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams to assure information exchange and mutual assistance
• Responsible for communicating records, tracking, and reporting related to EHS KPIs.
• Responsible for implementing EHS audits/inspections as well as the requirements for conducting, tracking, and reporting
• Responsible for coordinating online and/or in-person EHS training. This will include training for both line-level employees as well as local leaders
• Chairperson of the local safety committee that will meet monthly to review incidents, near misses, and other safety metrics and reports.
• Routinely meets with Director of Safety & Compliance to discuss/review objectives, strategies, and plans associated with safety improvements, safety issues, and safety results
• Assist with other manufacturing facilities safety programs when necessary
• Identify chemical inventory on-site and compare level to regulated action levels
• Ensure appropriate disposition of all waste material
• Establish and maintain required Environmental recordkeeping and reporting processes
• Establish and manage waste minimization and emergency response planning
• Respond to upset conditions and advise team members on corrective actions
• Function as point of contact for chemical inventory and waste management processes
• Develop and implement Environmental management systems for any applicable plant activities
• Implement required Environmental training programs
• Responsible for facility Environmental permitting/compliance activities
• Train or arrange training for appropriate personnel accordingly
• Maintain compliance in changing regulatory and growing business environment
• Develop chemical disposal plan for location(s)

Automobile Program (if applicable):

• Identify opportunities and programs to reduce auto related incidents
• Evaluate prior years’ incidents and current trends. Provide action plans for improvement and track to completion
• Communicate monthly KPIs
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in a related field, preferred
• Ability to successfully work independently or within a team
• Must be able to influence without direct authority
• Committed to customer satisfaction and ability to adapt/respond to different personalities
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Intermediate computer skills, experience with Microsoft programs and email communication
• Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Possess ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Must be willing to travel minimally to US & Canadian production facilities
• Environmental, Health, and Safety Degree, preferred
• Minimum of one year compliance experience, preferred
• Minimum of one years related role in a manufacturing/construction/chemical environment, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Activity

None

< 3 hours/day

3 -6 hours/day

> 6 hours/day

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle, & feel

X

Reach with hands & arms

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch

X

Climb

X

Balance

X

Talk or hear

X

Look at a computer screen

X

Lift up to 50 lbs.

X

Grow your career supported by an energized and passionate team, professional development, training, flexibility and opportunities for advancement. We offer competitive wages and benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off and more.

National Carwash Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the right to change job duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business need.

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