Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Supervisor

SummaryUnder the supervision of the Quality Manager, The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day environmental, health and safety functions in Tiffin, OH. This includes (but is not limited to) implementing the organizations safety program, collaborating with teams to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, and monitoring the facility and processes for adherence to OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines. Additionally, this role is responsible for the elimination of industrial incidents, conducting environmental monitoring and reporting, providing assistance with environmental permit applications, and assisting with internal EHS audits for the facility. This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the facility and leads the pursuit of zero incidents. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Communication and training Manage the facility SDS/Hazard Communication programConduct and coordinate Safety training Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for all environmental and safety compliance programsObserve workers to determine proper use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures. Train and demonstrate proper use of safety equipmentSupports emergency management plans, including first aid and evacuation, and acts as a liaison for emergency servicesEHS inspections, monitoring, and documentationConduct facility audits to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence. Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective actionPerform Job Safety Analysis of all facility worksite activities, and lead actions for controls and countermeasuresPerform safety risk assessments for product and process capabilityServe as the primary hazardous waste SME, leading efforts to reduce hazardous waste and implement recycling programs. Direct industrial hygiene sampling and support. Conduct and document monthly facility inspections of hazardous waste accumulation/chemical storage areasLead the identification, assessment and resolution of ergonomic issues including physical part validation of acceptability to ergonomic standardsInvestigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root causes and prepares/directs corrective and preventive action plansCoordinate Regulatory Compliance Monitoring and ReportingEHS LeadershipDevelop and support strategic initiatives designed to produce best in class EHS performanceProvide engaging environmental, health, and safety leadership to the facility employeesLead a cross-functional safety committee QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and ExperienceBachelors degree in Occupational Safety or related field preferredFive years of progressively responsible experience running EHS programsAdditional in-house training on special areas as appropriateOther QualificationsRequires knowledge of shop operations and OSHA standards. Knowledge of welding, painting, material handling, and machining useful. Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT and local regulationsProven knowledge of safety equipment and standardsOSHA 30 Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams, and individuals across multiple functions within the organizationExcellent working knowledge of ergonomic analysis toolsProven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environmentEffective verbal and written communication skills; Spanish bilingual a plusStrong computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel and database management Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents such as blueprints, routings, work orders, engineering specifications, and safety regulations. Ability to write routine reports and documentation. Ability to effectively present information to customers and other employees of the organization. Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as dimensions, tolerances, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. Eye and hearing protection required.