EHS Specialist

Under the leadership and guidance of the site EHS Manager, the Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for coordination and implementation of the site’s Health and Safety (H&S) programs for the Peachtree City, GA facility.Perform activities necessary to ensure that the facility is in compliance with all corporate, local, state and federal H&S regulations. Interact with outside vendors as necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Coordination of the Annual Health & Safety Action Plan as well as Corporate mandated plans and objectives such as SMAT, TOS, NOS, Permit To Work Program, and various compliance programs.Assist with the facilitation of EH&S meetings, Contractor and Visitor Health & Safety Orientations.Stay up to date with the local, state and federal safety and health regulations and keep informed of all upcoming regulations and their effect upon the facility.Assist in training staff on general safety policies and procedures to be followed by plant personnel in compliance with corporate, local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of professional engineering knowledge, skill and abilities.Facilitates inspection of facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards and recommends corrective or preventive measures where appropriate.Assist in the research, planning, organizing, and conducting of safety programs, and seminars.Writes material for new safety programs; reviews, evaluates, and modifies existing and proposed programs; recommends appropriate changes.Assist managers, supervisors & operators with problems & answer any questions they may have concerning health and safety matters.Assists with preparing and administering various safety programs.Prepares and distributes safety program aids such as instructional material, handouts, evaluation forms, and visual aids; sets up audiovisual equipment and makes presentations when necessary.Schedules and administers Forklift Safety Program and schedules one onsite safety shoe trucks each year for employees to purchase safety shoes.Support adherence to EH&S Systems by hourly workforce, lead by example.Will participate in the development, understanding and review of all position JSA’s.Maintain and update Corrective & Preventive Action, Objectives & Program and Performance Measurement & Monitoring Logs.Collect/enter Near Miss/SMAT and Forklift SMAT card info into plant tracking spreadsheet.Is this job for you?

What do you bring?Associates degree in industrial safety/health/hygiene and/or 2-3 years of related EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.Excellent communication skills written/oral and analytical skills.Good interpersonal skills.Computer literate and experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.Familiarity and experience with WCM methodology.High level of analytical skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team with a sense of urgency.

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