EHS Coordinator - Trelleborg Industrial Solutions - Engineered Coated Fabrics

Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator

• Rutherfordton, NC

Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator to join our team.

Do you approach new challenges with passion and take ownership for your actions? Be the change you want to see and start shaping the industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Throughout the world, within the most technologically advanced industries, Trelleborg adds layers of innovation to ensure the highest performance in engineered coated fabrics. Our polymer-engineered solutions are built on technical and industry know-how, delivered by experienced teams across a proven and efficient process methodology. With every angle covered, we go further to engineer customized and innovative coating solutions that improve the performance of industry innovations and accelerate our customers’ business.

About the Job

Responsible for leading the organization’s safety program, “Safety @ Work”, to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment. Influence attitudes and behaviors by inspiring commitment on the part of all employees to comply with safety standards through cultivating a culture of safety. Manage and establish policies and procedures designed to promote worker health and safety in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Ensure overall compliance in all areas of safety and regulatory compliance (EPA, NFPA, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Administers and initiates safety policies and assures that adherence is achievable, and compliance is robust, applicable, current and adequate.
• Influences attitudes and behaviors by inspiring commitment on the part of all employees to comply with safety standards
• Works interdepartmentally to actively instill and support a safety culture.
• Helps prioritize risks and manages health and safety priorities to ensure appropriate focus of available resources.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments of equipment, workstations, etc. as needed
• Facilitates and maintains records for all applicable safety training requirements.
• Assist in ensuring accurate training and compliance to plant EHS policies and procedures involving contractor / vendor personnel.
• Documents and maintains procedures, processes, instructions, and records that pertain to recommended and required environmental, health, and safety policies and activities.
• Evaluates plans and specifications for current, new, or modified equipment and machinery to ensure safety regulations such as Job Hazard Analysis and Energy Control procedures are met and established in an effective and efficient manner.
• Identifies, communicates, and facilitates the installation of engineering controls or other safeguards to processes and equipment.
• Remains up to date on new and changing regulations and requirements to assure compliance.
• Investigates accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine their root cause and initiates corrective and or preventative actions as applicable.
• Assist in workers compensation claim management and return to work programs.
• Organize and conduct fire and other safety drills, as necessary.
• Performs routine inspections, ensuring that results are documented.
• To be engaged with shop floor supervisors and employees through time on the production floor; expected to be at least 50% of time.
• Assures that all managers are informed of PPE needed in their areas and are trained on distribution and maintenance of all equipment. Ongoing oversight and assurance of compliance is required.
• Directs safety audits, assists in the preparation of reports and interacts with local emergency resources, regulatory agencies, consultants, and vendors.
• Develops and implements safety incentive initiatives to promote continued awareness and compliance.
• Consolidates all safety records to ensure visibility, accessibility, and availability, this includes OSHA 300 Logs, annual OSHA 300A documentation, and OSHA inspections notice of corrective actions.

Education & Experience

Required:

• 4-year degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental, Chemistry, Industrial, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2-5 years of environmental experience, to include water/air/waste programs
• Demonstrated experience creating and delivering effective safety training programs.
• Demonstrated experience/ability to develop and document procedures, processes, systems, reports, and checklists to support safety program.

Desired:

• OSHA 500 & OSHA 501
• HazWOPER Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of RCRA Regulations and Hazardous Waste Management
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA Standards for both General and Construction Industries
• LEAN Manufacturing
• Background in leading on-site emergency response teams
• First Aid / CPR / AED credentials
• ISO 14001 Internal & External Audit Experience

Competencies:

• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Regulatory Standard Research
• Report Preparation
• Writing Skills
• Presentation Preparation
• Training Groups of Personnel
• Planning and Organization