Senior EHS Specialist

This role is responsible for assisting the Facility and leading the EHS culture while ensuring the facility remains in compliance with applicable regulations and corporate standards.Job is an individual contributor with no direct reports.Key member of the Facility EHS Team responsible for helping develop a strong EHS culture.Focuses on coaching all levels of employees to achieve a best-in-class EHS performance.Reviews and updates safety policies and procedures on a routine and as needed basis to assure compliance with applicable required federal, state, and local regulations and corporate standards.Participates and/or executes EHS related audits and inspections on a routine basis to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.Tracks corrective actions identified through audits and inspections to closure.Promotes safety awareness and culture throughout the facility on all shifts using established, recognized, and innovative risk reduction techniques.Follows up and helps manage workers compensation, liability or property claim investigations as related to root cause practices or behaviors and assists with identifying corrective actions.Participates on facility safety committees.Administers EHS related training classes.Assists in representing the company during federal, state, and local safety inspections for OSI facilities, as needed.Tracks EHS metrics and manages related data.Ability to communicate EHS metrics and goals to facility leadership and hourly employees.This role has the responsibility to understand and implement appropriate safety procedures through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable), and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.Performs other duties as assigned.Partner on corporate projects.Matrix role to Plant Manager and to Corporate Safety.Minimum Qualifications:4-6 years of experience in a related field is preferred.Knowledge of how to understand and apply EHS regulations, industry best practices, and other related guidelines preferred.GSP, ASP, or other certifications preferred.Experience with Management Systems, such as ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, preferred.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both individually and in a group setting.Must have interpersonal skills to influence others.Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.BA/BS or equivalent preferred in safety or environmental fields.Work Environment:Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people, and conveyor (may depend on the role).Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.This role does not require any domestic travel.Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.Position may require frequent and/or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use of hands or fingers, talking, hearing, feeling objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for greater than 4 hours.OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

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