EHS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Promote a strong safety culture by influencing behavior and fostering employee commitment to complying with Barbosa Cabinets’ Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), established safety protocols, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report daily to Operations leadership and plant managers regarding safety, compliance, and operational concerns.
• Maintain the OSHA 300 Log and ensure annual posting of the OSHA 300A Summary.
• Assist employees with return-to-work processes following workplace accidents.
• Initiate accident investigation forms and coordinate follow-up with managers and supervisors.
• Coordinate with vendors and customers to schedule designated pickups.
• Coordinate and oversee annual forklift and Red Cross certification training.
• Schedule and coordinate annual pulmonary function testing (PFT), respirator fit testing, and hearing testing.
• Conduct monthly fire and emergency equipment inspections.
• Collect documentation, photographs, and accident reports for vehicle accident reporting.
• Conduct monthly Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) inspections.
• Conduct weekly hazardous waste inspections at both locations.
• Organize monthly Safety Committee meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes.
• Track identified safety and risk items to ensure timely completion and corrective action.
• Conduct daily safety walks across departments at both locations and engage employees to complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address and correct hazards identified during inspections. 
• Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees as needed.
• Administer the SRMax safety footwear and Bridgemart safety glasses programs.
• Identify and communicate compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through daily, weekly, and monthly audits. 
• Follow up with managers, supervisors, employees, and contractors to resolve safety concerns and mitigate risks. 
• Lead, coordinate, and conduct post-accident investigations and ensure appropriate follow-up procedures are completed. 
• Assist in developing job-specific risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs). 
• Maintain safety records, documentation, and data files as required. 
• Monitor, deliver, and coordinate required safety training for all employees, including plant and field personnel. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Communicate professionally with external vendors, coworkers, managers, and employees.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines effectively.
• Build and maintain professional, responsive, and solution-oriented working relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with 5S principles and Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• DOT certification and Method 22 training to be completed onsite, as applicable.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods. Ability to bend, stoop, and work in physically demanding or occasionally uncomfortable positions.