EHS Coordinator

Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Coordinator

The Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the site's Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System. This role works closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements while promoting a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. The EHS Coordinator serves as a visible safety leader by conducting routine inspections, supporting investigations, coordinating safety training, maintaining regulatory records, and assisting with the implementation of corporate EHS initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, EPA requirements, and applicable state/local regulations.
• Support compliance with company EHS policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain required environmental, health, and safety documentation.
• Assist during regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Monitor compliance with permits and reporting requirements.

Risk Assessment

• Conduct routine facility safety inspections.
• Complete Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Perform Equipment Safety Risk Assessments (ESRAs).
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Track corrective actions through completion.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities.

Incident Management

• Respond to workplace incidents.
• Conduct investigations utilizing root cause analysis.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain OSHA injury records (300, 300A, 301).
• Track leading and lagging safety metrics.

Training

Coordinate and deliver employee training including:

• New hire orientation
• Annual required safety training
• Refresher training
• Toolbox talks
• Safety awareness campaigns
• Contractor orientations

Environmental Responsibilities

Support environmental compliance activities including:

• Waste management
• Hazardous waste accumulation areas
• Universal waste management
• Spill prevention
• Stormwater inspections (if applicable)
• Air emissions documentation
• Recycling initiatives
• Sustainability projects

Safety Engagement

• Conduct daily floor walks.
• Coach employees on safe work practices.
• Facilitate safety observations.
• Participate in safety committee meetings.
• Promote employee involvement in safety initiatives.
• Assist with recognition programs.

Auditing & Inspections

Conduct or coordinate:

• Weekly safety inspections
• Machine guarding audits
• LOTO audits
• PPE assessments
• Fire extinguisher inspections
• Eyewash inspections
• Emergency lighting inspections
• First aid supply inspections
• Housekeeping audits
• Powered industrial truck observations

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Associate's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Experience

• Required: 1-3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently walk manufacturing and warehouse floors.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Wear required PPE.
• Work in varying temperatures and industrial environments.

Preferred Behavioral Traits

The ideal candidate is a highly visible, hands-on safety professional who spends significant time on the production floor coaching employees, identifying hazards before incidents occur, and building positive relationships with operations. They demonstrate initiative, accountability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to influence safe behaviors.

CFS Brands

Headquarters located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS BRANDS is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial hygiene products.

CFS BRANDS has maintained its industry-leading position and consistent growth with a strong focus on customer support and satisfaction, product variety and availability, and a unique ability to be a "one-stop shop" solution for a wide range of organizations. CFS BRANDS enjoys this competitive market advantage through its extensive network of brands and global manufacturing and distribution facilities.

CFS BRANDS's core products include dinnerware, drinkware, professional cookware, industrial hygiene products brushes and cleaning tools, dispensing systems, and healthcare meal service equipment. These products are provided through major distributors customers across the country.

CFS BRANDS became a portfolio company of The Jordan Company ("TJC"), a private equity firm, in 2018. More information on CFS BRANDS can be found at

CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.