EHS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose :

The primary role of the EHS Coordinator is to ensure the Port Washington plant operates in full compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, safety, and occupational health laws and regulations. This includes developing, monitoring, and maintaining effective guidance for individual site management systems, as well as developing and conducting effective training. This role requires the ability to engage across all levels of the organization, including the site leadership team and operational staff, to foster a positive and engaged environmental, health, and safety culture.

Principal Responsibilities :

Uphold Vision & Values of Givaudan and the Sense Colour Business Unit (SCBU)

Liaise with Port Washington site members to identify and deliver EHS strategy for the site

Feedback findings and requirements to the Plant Manager on effectiveness and necessary resources

Provide a focal point for Environmental, Health and Safety Management at the Port Washington site

Promote good health and safety practices throughout the site, lead culture change regarding EHS engagement and participation

Administer electronic auditing and incident reporting system

Develop networking contacts and continuously identify technical and software best practices that can be used throughout the business

Develop standards for site hazards including, but not limited to hazardous chemicals; emissions; effluent and waste management, risk assessment; contractor and supplier management; work permits; forklift standards; machinery safety; accident investigation and reporting, analysis and tracking, etc.

Develop, implement, and maintain DDW & Givaudan Environmental, Health and Safety standard policies and procedures, work instructions, and regulations, in line with best practices and ensure these are met

Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies and make recommendations on the implementation of these strategies

Provide independent professional advice and technical information where appropriate to enable the site to discharge their statutory, common law, and moral obligations, keeping staff and Managers abreast of changes in EHS Legislation and Codes of Practice.

Ensure the site follows and complies with EHS management system policy, procedures, work instruction, and applicable regulations.

Consult with site leadership to give appropriate advice on formulating best-practice policies and procedures

Formally advise managers and appropriate persons on areas of non-compliance and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are taken, completed, recorded, and reported as needed

Help obtain and maintain ISO14001 : 2015, ISO45001 : 2018, and SMETA accreditation for the site

Manage contractor approval

Ensure all statutory testing is completed on time and in full

Training :

Identify training needs and develop and deliver (or if necessary, source) Environmental, Health and Safety training for the site

Auditing :

Monitor legal compliance of the site

Participate in environmental and health and safety audits and communicate with external authorities where needed

Arrange and conduct internal EHS audits and provide advice and support to managers where corrective actions are required.

Follow up on remedial actions and ensure effectiveness

Incidents : For the site :

Compile accident statistics, analyze trends, and propose remedial action where necessary

Follow up on remedial action and ensure it is implemented

Be available to assist in investigation and ensure that all accidents and near-misses are investigated, and report findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement approved course of action

Prepare reports to the enforcing authority as required

Continuous Improvement :

Identify opportunities for continuous environmental, health, and safety improvement and implement programs to deliver these

Respond to day-to-day health and safety issues as required.

Through the site Engineer ensure that all PPM is completed on time and in full.

Assist in managing budgets for maintenance, preventative services, housekeeping & sanitation, and safety

Other duties as required

Competency Requirements :

Act with Integrity – Demonstrates sound business and professional ethics; shows consistency with principles, values, and behaviors; builds trust with others through own authenticity and follow-through on commitments.

Managing Relationships – Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.

Vision and Values – Uses analysis, wisdom, experience, and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.

Dependability – Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance / punctuality requirements.

Drive for Results – Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Skill Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree or above.

2 years’ experience in chemical / food industry.

Knowledge of OSHA, Wisconsin DNR, RCRA & DOT standards

Understanding of ISO14001 : 2015 and ISO45001 : 2018 management system standards

Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other colleagues.

High flexibility to deal with multiple tasks and / or changing tasks.

Problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands :

Able to lift 50lbs unassisted

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