EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

Cape Girardeau, MO

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Join the Cape Girardeau Spartech Team!

EHS Specialist is an on-site position that provides strategic assistance to ensure compliance with and effective implementation of: OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations as well as any other associated regulations.

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtains and maintains all applicable regulatory permits.
• Reviews/prepares all applicable OSHA and environmental reports and maintains supporting documentation.
• Provides technical support to plant personnel regarding OSHA, state & federal environmental and DOT regulations.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities to improve overall Health and Safety performance across the site.
• Responsible for the Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Program for the plant.
• Maintain all facility EHS records/files.
• Participates in the new raw material review. Maintains chemical inventory for the site.
• Manages and facilitates internal audit and inspection programs related to environment, health and safety.
• Provides technical expertise to the review of equipment modifications, risk assessments, and capital installations.
• Leads and actively participates in site safety committee and cross-plant teams as needed.
• Provides EHS support for all shifts.
• Leads investigations for all safety incidents, and injuries in conjunction with line and staff personnel.
• Coordinates evaluation, purchase and distribution of safety equipment and supplies.
• Manages site injuries and incidents including workers' compensation programs and guidelines.
• Performs risk assessments on new and existing processes where appropriate. Develops hazard control practices and programs in conjunction with corporate EHS.
• Coordinates installation, maintenance, and auditing of all security, fire protection equipment and alarms.
• Stays up to date on regulatory requirements/issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training:

• Provides education and training to new employees and existing facility personnel on appropriate EHS programs.
• Analyzes training system effectiveness to identify and correct opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures training records and supporting documentation are current and maintained as appropriate.
• Maintains training system to ensure that supervisors/managers are aware of training needs for employees.
• Participates in Board of Review where necessary as an opportunity to improve plant training system.
• Prepares weekly reports summarizing key training data, activities and upcoming needs.
• Participation on projects, teams as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related technical field, or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety and health and environmental codes and regulations required.
• Ability to train in all areas of safety and health.
• Computer skills: Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet applications required (MS Word & Excel preferred).
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Proven leadership competencies including problem solving, decision making, motivation, ethical performance, teamwork, results oriented.
• Knowledge of air permits, emissions reporting.
• Knowledge of stormwater management.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management.

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

We offercompetitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs. - Most Benefits Start Day ONE!

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with a strong matching program.
• 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
• 11 paid holidays.

Spartech LLC, headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging industries with over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day for example if you start your morning with a yogurt or your child eats a single serving peanut butteryou may have already seen some of our materials. More unique uses of our materials can be seen in Military or security applications; for example, with bullet proof materials. From routine daily-life to life-saving applicationswe make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success.

Spartech, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree