EHS Specialist

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Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

• EHS Specialist
• The salary range for this position is $69,700 - $109,700

Come join our Old Fort, OH facility where we manufacture products such as A&H Baking Soda, A&H Cat Litter, and A&H Unit Dose Detergent!

ROLE SUMMARY:

The EHS Specialist supports the organization for all site safety and health activities, coordinates and oversees execution of all safety and health programs and ensures the site is operating within all required regulations and company standards.  This position ensures compliance with regulations and Company standards through development and execution of EHS systems and standards while interacting with employees on a routine basis.  The EHS Specialist will enhances the safety, environmental and health aspects of site operations, under the direction of the EH&S manager, by fostering a culture where safety & environmental is ingrained as a core value, achieving best in class performance in support of compliant, highly efficient, and low-cost operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*denotes essential job functions):

• Development, implementation and execution of Site safety, environmental and health initiatives, strategies, programs, and procedures, via hands on counsel, supervision, assessment, and implementation.
• Participates in the Safety and Environmental audits & inspections, updating and monitoring of systems, and the implementation and tracking of action plans, including benchmarking, and participating in other sites' audits.
• Active participate in shift meetings, safety committee meetings, EHS meetings and scheduled audits.
• Research and maintain working knowledge of relevant safety rules and regulations and the impact they have on the site.
• Analyze safety conditions and behaviors and recommend changes to continuously improve site safety performance and compliance to world class levels.
• Develop, update, and maintain site safety policies, programs, standards, and work practices to ensure “audit ready” state of compliance.
• Drive implementation of safety best in class programs, systems, and processes, including training and coaching to establish clear procedures on EHS measures, hazard recognition and precautions and stay in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Identify strategic partnerships and maintain contracts with key safety vendors (PPE, industrial hygiene sampling, hazardous waste, etc.).
• Provides functional and technical expertise/coaching as needed in all areas and initiatives especially Permit to Work, Machine Safety, and EHS Standards.
• Ensures excellence in EHS compliance and work practices with a flexible 24/7 schedule and leading by example for EHS behaviors.
• Effectively coaches and develops operations line supervision to be effective EH&S leaders/coaches in their respective positions.
• Actively participate on assigned teams, in the EHS department and be a backup to other specialist/generalist and managers when needed.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or safety/industrial hygiene discipline or related disciplines. 
• Required: +1-year experience in successfully coordinating Safety & Health or Environmental activities in a manufacturing environment, including industrial hygiene work.
• Experience in CPG industry a plus.

PREFERED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred: +3 years’ experience in successfully coordinating Safety & Health or Environmental activities in a manufacturing environment, including industrial hygiene work.
• Lean or continuous experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of specialized safety, environmental, health systems and compliance (working at height, confined space, machine safety, etc.), if required.
• Train in specialized computer software/systems for EHS (Sphera, MSDSonline, etc.)
• Professional certifications in EHS related fields are considered beneficial and may include CIH, ASP, CHMM & CSP.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media – verbal, written, etc.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills. 
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment, calm under pressure and flexibility to direct work force and adapt to changing schedules as appropriate.
• Strong leadership abilities and skills as a team builder, coach, and mentor.
• Strong computer skills (SAP and MS Office Suite).
• Strong knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, workflow, etc.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality at all times and in all situations.     

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/