Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Global Search Network; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Nashville seeks an Environmental Health Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and to provide training for plant employees. This role involves conducting audits, developing policies, and coordinating safety programs to promote a safe manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess a BS in industrial hygiene or a related field, along with relevant experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• BS in industrial hygiene, safety or environmental science is preferred.
• Preferred minimum of 1-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and GMP rules.
• Facilitate safety training of contractors and conduct monthly safety training.
• Assist with audits and develop safety policies for the plant.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Power Point

Navigating OSHA regulations

Navigating EPA regulations

Education

BS in industrial hygiene, safety or environmental science

Relevant experience

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, facilitate and assist in the identification, evaluation and control of safety and environmental risks at the location. Provide, assist and / or facilitate skills building and training of both leadership and plant employees.

Responsibilities :

1. Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations, and policies.

2. Help facilitate and execute skills building programs as required.

3. Coordinate, interpret and ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws / regulations. Have a working knowledge of laws / regulations and implementation / impact at a plant setting.

4. Assist with conducting industrial hygiene monitoring for the facility.

5. Assist in auditing / inspecting, measuring and developing action plans regarding Health and Safety plant status and progress.

6. Follow all safety, environmental rules and regulations.

7. Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.

8. Serve as an active member of the plant’s Safety Committee.

9. Reviewing new / modified equipment / processes for Health and Safety purposes as needed.

10. Attend daily production / quality meetings.

11. Develop and maintain safety and environmental policies for the plant.

12. Attend scheduled safety and GMP meetings.

13. New hire training and orientation.

14. Investigate safety related incidents.

15. Provide weekly tool box training topics.

16. Provide safety training to contractors.

17. Conduct / administer monthly safety training.

18. Complete all associated paperwork / reports.

19. Packaging Superintendent assumes responsibilities in his / her absence.

Qualifications

Education : BS in industrial hygiene, safety or environmental science is preferred; or relevant experience.

Related Experience : Preferred minimum of 1-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills : Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point; Proficient in navigating OSHA, EPA and other key HSE regulations / web sites.

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Environmental Health Safety Coordinator • Nashville, TN, United States