EHS&S Safety Specialist

EHS&S Specialist

Reporting directly to the EHS&S Manager, the EH&S Specialist is responsible for supporting Cremer health, safety and environmental programs.

Support the EHS department to meet the company's overall HSE and Plant goals.

Author and approve SDS for the site, as necessary.

Supports the EHS activities of all of other departments/locations in the business as needed.

Collects and reports all HSE EHS metrics and trending data into HSE EHS management system.

Maintains facility records in accordance with OSHA/EPA/DOT/FRA regulations.

Supports ISO 14001 and Responsible Care Audits as directed.

Maintains the industrial hygiene program site(s) programs.

Completes all training assignments as required.

Complies with all safety and environmental objectives/programs/policies of the facility.

Deliver/coordinate EH&S training.

Maintain compliance with EH&S regulatory requirements and permits.

Investigate accidents and incidents and audit nonconformances.

Manage documented information.

Conduct site regulatory inspections.

Manages the contractor pre-qualification program.

Review new chemicals and maintain Peter Cremer NA product safety data sheets.

Meet Process Safety Management requirements

Participate in management of change (MOC) processes; and promote continuous improvement.

Support efforts to implement and maintain the RC ISO14001/EHS&S management system.

Conform with the EHS&S Policy and the Cardinal Rules.

Maintaining a safe and secure workplace and meeting environmental site requirements.

Support the EHS&S objectives and targets, and any specific action plans or management programs assigned.

Understand the EHS&S risks and impacts of the employee's job and functional area, including appropriate controls and procedures.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, occupational health, environmental affairs, related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 + years of experience in EHS&S, manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated and a team player
• High level of oral and written communication and training skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels within the organization
• Attention to detail

Core Expectations

• Maintain a safe, legal and environmentally protective operation
• Listen to our customers, suppliers and employees
• Respond quickly to customer concerns
• Follow set guidelines for GMP, quality and food safety requirements
• Maintain training on applicable procedures in quality, GMP, and food safety
• Report any food safety, security, and / or quality issues to management or the HACCP team to initiate action
• Provide flexible and innovative strategies to support new business opportunities
• Be cost effective in the utilization of our resources, thereby contributing to the profitability of Cremer North America and our customers
• Strive for continued improvement
• Willing and eagerness to learn
• Maintain positive "Can Do" attitude