Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EHS Specialist to enhance their Environmental Health and Safety programs. In this role, you will develop and implement strategies to minimize occupational injuries and ensure compliance with safety regulations. You will collaborate with site management to foster a proactive safety culture and lead training initiatives. This position offers a variety of health benefits and a supportive work environment aimed at employee well-being. If you are passionate about safety and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation Days

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs to reduce injuries and losses.
• Coordinate site EHS training and foster a positive safety culture.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Compliance

Incident Management

Continuous Improvement Tools

Training Development

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety

Tools

Safety Management System

Job description

This position is accountable for supporting and maintaining the Environmental Health and Safety ("EHS") programs, activities, and control measures for the site, as well as coordinating these efforts with various compliance programs, to protect all personnel and physical assets. This position helps ensure compliance with all occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements under federal, state, and local law and regulations.

Additional Information

Day Shift: Monday-Friday

Travel: 10%

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 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