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Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Employer
Monogram Foods
Location
Plover, Wisconsin, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 31, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
We have a great opportunity for a career-minded EHS professional. We have an opening for an EHS Specialist at our Plover, WI, food manufacturing location. This is a developmental level position to progress into EHS Manager role at this or other U.S. based Monogram locations. This is the perfect opportunity for a recent graduate from a related degree program, or for someone who has a limited amount of experience who would desire to grow their professional EHS career in a developmental role. The intention is that the candidate who fills this role will be career-minded, upwardly and geographically mobile. The intention is for this position to be a growth position to transfer, with promotion, to another Monogram U.S. location as opportunities occur.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain understanding and knowledge of current federal, state, consensus, and company standards, regulations and policies. Inform organization of changes and administer actions to maintain compliance
  • Develop and deliver training programs and materials
  • Facilitate / lead / participate in job hazard analysis, system auditing, equipment / area safety procedures and ergonomic task analysis
  • Coordinate and conduct incident analysis process to determine and correct root cause
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations including, but not limited to: SARA Title III, air emissions, wastewater discharges, universal, hazardous and solid waste disposal and reduction, underground and above ground storage tanks, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure (SPCC), chemical approval
  • Support the tracking, reporting, and interpretation of operational environmental performance
  • Emergency response planning and facilitation
  • Medical emergency response
  • Assist in preparation of the Facility Safety Plan each year, review with the local management team, and direct its implementation
  • Lead and manage implementation of injury reduction efforts. Promote and drive "Zero Injury Culture" initiatives
  • Support the tracking, reporting, and interpretation of operational safety performance.
  • Analyze new equipment and verify operator safety
  • Conduct safety training programs for all levels of operation
  • Provide leadership and support for the plant safety committees
  • Lead operation to world class safety and environmental practices
  • Assist organization by participating in special task force assignments and special projects
  • Ability to travel to other U.S. Monogram sites to participate in these responsibilities on temporary / interim basis
  • Other duties as assigned


The Ideal Candidate will have the Following Qualifications

Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to multi-task and balance priorities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results with efficiency and effectiveness
  • Dedicated and committed EHS leadership and presence
  • Medical response (First Aid / CPR minimum) - and ability to respond to and treat medical emergencies
  • Solid people skills with professional demeanor
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices desired
  • Ability and willingness to transfer in future to other U.S. Monogram facilities for promotion opportunity


Knowledge and Experience:
  • General Safety and Risk Management experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to implement safety policies and practices
  • Applicable knowledge of State and Federal OSHA regulations
  • Good oral and written communications skills
  • Must have analytical reasoning and problem solving capabilities
  • Balanced approach to technical, business, and people aspects of business
  • Knowledge and experience with Environmental practices, rules and regulations a plus
  • Factory experience helpful


Education:
  • BS degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, or related field, or relevant, equivalent experience.

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