JOB TITLE: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator Salary Exempt

REPORT TO: EHS Manager

JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs for a personal care manufacturing facility. This role works closely with the EHS Manager to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a strong safety culture throughout the plant. The ideal candidate will have a foundational background in safety and environmental compliance and a strong desire to learn and grow within the EHS function.

Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance

• Assist with compliance efforts related to EPA, OSHA and applicable local and state regulations
• Support the management of plant waste streams, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Coordinate waste disposal activities, including obtaining quotes and working with approved disposal vendors and suppliers
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and waste materials
• Maintain environmental records, manifests, and documentation required for compliance
• Assist with environmental inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting as needed

Health & Safety

• Support daily plant safety operations and initiatives
• Conduct and assist with safety training programs for employees, including new hire orientation and refresher training
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
• Assist with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and hazard identification
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and communication

Training & Communication

• Coordinate and track required EHS training records
• Assist in developing training materials related to safety and environmental topics
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding safety and environmental questions
• Support safety committees and EHS-related meetings

Skills, Abilities and Education

• 2-5 years of experience in environmental health and safety, manufacturing safety, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to train employees at all levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment

Preferred (Not Required)

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related field
• Experience in chemical handling, waste management, or manufacturing environments
• OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, or other EHS-related certification

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position may be designated as safety-sensitive and may require pre-employment and ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This job description does not constitute an employment contract and may be modified to meet business needs.