Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Sumitomo Chemical: Group Companies of the Americas; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Retirement plan with immediate vesting

Financial assistance programs

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sumitomo Biorational seeks an experienced EHS Specialist to advance environmental, health, and safety at the Osage, IA facility. You will support regulatory compliance, training, incident investigations, and safety culture improvements across our manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with the EHS Manager and site leadership, drive compliance initiatives, conduct audits, and mentor staff. A BS in a safety-related field and OSHA/CHMM certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA compliance and recordkeeping.
• Strong communication skills in group presentations, individual interactions, and written documentation.
• Ability to work independently, be self-starter, and as part of the team.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard office software programs, including spreadsheets, word processing and project management.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Major in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field).
• OSHA 30 hour Certification.
• Certification as CSP and / or CHMM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the EHS Manager and Osage Site Leadership Team to achieve the EHS vision and goals through management commitment and employee ownership and engagement.
• Serve as a point of contact for all employees to understand and support EHS daily activities.
• Execute and track completion of site EHS compliance calendar activities.
• Provide support in the development and delivery of training programs.
• Solicit feedback from others to better understand and improve EHS initiatives.
• Assist with incident and near miss investigations to determine root cause and implement the appropriate countermeasures to mitigate risks.
• Proactively identify and effectively communicate compliance risks to the organization.
• Effectively communicate and teach regulatory and technical knowledge to operations staff to manage day to day compliance activities.
• Perform compliance sampling and monitoring, data gathering, inspections and audits.
• Assist with new hire orientation outlining expectations regarding safety rules and regulations.
• Support department safety teams and ergonomic improvement teams.
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis, Risk Factor Index determination, SPOT observations, as requested.
• Support manufacturing safe work permits, lock out tagout and other activities.
• Conduct building and grounds surveys on periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

EPA compliance

Communication skills

Independent worker

Documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Safety-related field

OSHA 30 hour Certification

CSP/CHMM certification (plus)

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Sumitomo Biorational formally known as Valent BioSciences*

• Sumitomo Biorational formally known as Valent BioSciences*

About Us

Sumitomo Biorational is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Sumitomo Biorational Company operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.

The Sumitomo Biorational manufacturing site located on an expansive 73-acre site in Osage, IA is a state of the art 130,000 square foot plant and is the largest purpose-built biorational facility in the world. It serves as the manufacturing and quality control center for Sumitomo Biorational's broad portfolio of fermentation products.

JOB SUMMARY And KEY OBJECTIVES

The EHS Specialist will perform tactical activities to support environmental, health, and safety at the Sumitomo Biorational, Osage facility and provide monthly support to the MGK Chaska facility. The individual will support implementation of programs that ensure compliance with the state, local, and federal regulations, as well as compliance with the company Responsible Care policies. The individual will support the execution of the overall safety program and culture for manufacturing, with a continual focus on safety excellence, compliance, and environmental excellence.

Essential Functions

• Provide support to the EHS Manager and Osage Site Leadership Team to achieve the EHS vision and goals through management commitment and employee ownership and engagement
• Serve as a point of contact for all employees to understand and support EHS daily activities
• Execute and track completion of site EHS compliance calendar activities
• Provide support in the development and delivery of training programs
• Solicit feedback from others to better understand and improve EHS initiatives
• Assist with incident and near miss investigations to determine root cause and implement the appropriate countermeasures to mitigate risks
• Proactively identify and effectively communicate compliance risks to the organization
• Effectively communicate and teach regulatory and technical knowledge to operations staff to manage day to day compliance activities
• Perform compliance sampling and monitoring, data gathering, inspections and audits
• Assist with new hire orientation outlining expectations regarding safety rules and regulations.
• Support department safety teams and ergonomic improvement teams
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis, Risk Factor Index determination, SPOT observations, as requested
• Support manufacturing safe work permits, lock out tagout and other activities
• Conduct building and grounds surveys on periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Travel

Travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS And EDUCATION

A minimum of 3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA compliance and recordkeeping

Strong communication skills in group presentations, individual interactions, and written documentation

Ability to work independently, be self-starter, and as part of the team.

Demonstrated ability to use standard office software programs, including spreadsheets, word processing and project management.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Major in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field).

OSHA 30 hour Certification.

Certification as CSP and / or CHMM is a plus.

What We Offer

We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees.

Base Salary: The estimated salary for this position ranges from $70,500 to $92,500. Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary.

Benefits

• High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans
• 5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus
• Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions
• Financial assistance programs to support your goals
• Life and disability insurance for added security
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Sumitomo Biorational, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.

Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

Sumitomo Biorational is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.