Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Meijer Great Lakes LP; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead safety initiatives within their supply chain locations. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a culture of safety among team members. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in occupational health and safety, coupled with a strong background in manufacturing safety practices. You will be responsible for developing training programs, conducting safety audits, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance safety measures. Join a company that values personal growth and community engagement while making a significant impact on workplace safety.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or equivalent experience.
• CSP/ASP certification preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of EHS programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA standards at the plant level.
• Conduct safety audits and monitor unsafe work behaviors.

Skills

Safety Accountability

Compliance with OSHA and EPA

Communication Skills

Time Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

CSP/ASP Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

This position leads and supports the environmental, health, and safety efforts within the assigned supply chain location(s). The EHS Specialist will lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of programs as well as security oversight.

What You'll be Doing:

• Practice 200% safety accountability (self and others).
• Ensure site compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee and develop necessary policies, procedures, and training for all team members at the plant level to maintain compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Administer training topics such as LOTO, Right to Know, Confined Space, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogen, among others.
• Lead the safety committee and safety culture for the plant; conduct injury investigations of every incident/injury.
• Monitor and observe unsafe work behaviors and follow up to correct them.
• Assess facilities, equipment, and machinery for unsafe conditions and ensure resolution.
• Provide safety performance measures, conduct audits, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs. Coordinate compliance-driven safety requirements such as noise surveys, industrial hygiene surveys, PPE assessments, HAZMAT.
• Coordinate and manage third-party service vendors/contractors regarding environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Assist legal, HR, and other business partners in investigating, processing, and defending claims.
• Develop and lead the accident investigation committee and first responder team.
• Lead the site-specific Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
• Partner with Legal and Corporate Safety to respond to regulatory inquiries and activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance and sustain a best-in-class safety strategy.
• Maintain and analyze health and safety metrics to drive continuous improvement, creating recommendations based on data interpretations.

This job profile is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned as needed.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related discipline, with equivalent experience.
• CSP/ASP certification preferred.
• Prior manufacturing/warehousing health and safety experience at the plant level is preferred.
• Above-average communication skills.
• High level of personal and professional integrity.
• Effective time management skills.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interact positively with all levels of manufacturing operations personnel.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.