The primary focus of this role is to ensure that all safety, security, environmental, and workers' compensation regulatory requirements are not only met but exceeded. It involves a continual effort to reduce risks and costs associated with the behaviors and conditions of employees, contractors, and visitors within the manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will champion a safety culture and actively manage the return-to-work program, emphasizing a zero-accident mentality. Job Duties: Foster a safety culture with a strong emphasis on accident prevention Co-manage the return to work program and workers' compensation claims with HR and managers Maintain and administer EHS programs,
policies, and procedures in compliance with legal guidelines Cultivate a strong relationship with employees and facilitate behavior-based safety processes Conduct regular safety audits, identify workplace hazards, and recommend effective solutions Lead accident investigations and ensure timely OSHA reporting Track, analyze, and report safety performance results Collaborate with department managers and employees to implement safety-related suggestions and feedback Undertake additional duties as assigned Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate; B.
S. in Occupational Safety or related field preferred 2-3 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety, including
OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, Cal Arp, and EPA compliance Minimum of 2 years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry Proven track record in completing various training programs in a manufacturing setting Strong communication skills Proficient in root cause analysis and after-action review techniques.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. For more details: jobs-search. org/ehs-specialist_newark-c426266/ehs-specialist-newark_i1971903943
