Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

ZIEHL-ABEGG Inc. North America; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

PTO 20 days

Job summary

ZIEHL-ABEGG Inc. North America is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support and continuously improve health, safety, and environmental programs on the production floor.

This hands-on role requires promoting a strong safety culture, delivering training, conducting inspections, and assisting with environmental procedures. The EHS Coordinator acts as a backup to the EHS Manager as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field.
• OSHA 30 General Industry certification preferred.
• ASP certification preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance at the site.
• Prepare and maintain safety plans, records, and reports.
• Coordinate safety inspections and LOTO audits.
• Provide safety training to employees across shifts.
• Support environmental programs and hazardous waste procedures.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety culture

Independent work

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Safety/Health/Environmental

OSHA 30 General Industry

ASP (certification) or in progress

First Aid/CPR/AED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At ZIEHL-ABEGG, safety is more than compliance, it is a core part of how we operate. We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support and continuously improve our health, safety, and environmental programs within our manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on role for an EHS professional who enjoys working directly with employees and leaders, being present on the production floor, identifying opportunities to reduce risk, and helping build a strong culture of safety.

The EHS Coordinator will support OSHA compliance, safety training, inspections, incident investigations, corrective actions, and other EHS initiatives. In the absence of the EHS Manager, this position will serve as a key backup resource for site EHS activities.

What You'll Do

Safety & Compliance

• Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Ensure site practices remain compliant with OSHA and applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Follow and help maintain company health and safety policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Prepare, maintain, and update required safety plans, records, and reports.
• Maintain safety boards and other safety communications throughout the facility.
• Coordinate facility safety inspections, including scheduling, tracking, reporting, and follow‑up.
• Conduct periodic Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program audits and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Support fire safety activities, including fire extinguisher inspections and training.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Provide safety training to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Assist with new hire safety orientation and conduct thorough new hire safety walkthroughs.
• Lead or facilitate annual and recurring safety training as required.
• Support training related to Forklift Safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), General Safety, and other applicable topics.
• Monitor employee safety training requirements and ensure employees remain current on required training.
• Collect and analyze near‑miss reports, hazardous conditions, and safety observations.
• Maintain reporting related to safety observations and trends.
• Support accident and incident reporting, including follow‑up and interim corrective actions.
• Partner with HR and site leadership to ensure incidents are appropriately documented and addressed.
• Work with management to identify root causes and develop, implement, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Help ensure corrective actions are effective in preventing future injuries or illnesses.

Environmental, Health & Safety Support

• Maintain records and reports related to site health and safety activities.
• Support environmental procedures and compliance requirements.
• Assist with hazardous waste and other environmental programs as needed.
• Provide EHS support across shifts and be available to address safety concerns or incidents outside of normal working hours when necessary.
• Serve as a backup to the EHS Manager when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Education & Certifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• OSHA 30 General Industry certification preferred.
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) certification preferred, or actively working toward certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience providing safety training to employees at multiple levels of an organization.
• Experience with Forklift Safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and general manufacturing safety.
• Knowledge of environmental procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste requirements.
• Experience with safety inspections, incident reporting, corrective actions, and safety documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Ability to identify safety risks and follow through on corrective actions.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly walk the production floor.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and perform other physical activities associated with working in a manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime and provide occasional off‑shift or weekend support as needed.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Schedule

This position is typically scheduled on day shift. However, flexibility to support other shifts may occasionally be required, including responding to safety concerns or incidents on off-shifts or weekends.

We offer

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.