DescriptionThis Environmental Health& Safety Specialist, located in our Columbus, OH plant,is responsible for ensuring that facility’s compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations/agencies by developing and implementing environmental and employee safety programs, conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and training employees. Key responsibilities include creating a safe work environment, minimizing environmental impact, and managing hazards related to both people and the environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws
- Program development: Create, implement, and monitor EHS policies and safety programs
- Inspections and audits: Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify and correct potential hazards
- Incident investigation: Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
- Training and education: Develop and provide safety training to employees on topics such as proper equipment use, emergency response, and regulatory requirements
- Emergency preparedness: Play a role in emergency response planning and disaster recovery efforts
- Risk assessment: Identify and evaluate potential health and environmental hazards and assess the effectiveness of control mechanisms
- Reporting: Maintain records and prepare reports on safety performance and regulatory compliance
Required Experience/Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years EH&S work experience in a manufacturing facility is required. A bachelor's degree in a related field (such as Health & Safety or Industrial Hygiene) may help compensate for some experience
- Excellent communication skills, including being bilingual (English & Spanish) is highly preferred to present information clearly and train our diverse workforce
- Experience working with and reporting to Federal and State (OSHA, EPA/DEP, etc.) agencies, including a solid understanding of their associated regulations and standards
- Experience with Hazardous Waste Management, including permitting for Air, Stormwater, and Industrial Water Discharge
- Experience overseeing employee safety programs, including implementation/adherence, training/educating, and incident investigations to reduce workplace injuries
- Intermediate computer skills, including not limited to Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Exceptional reading comprehension and attention to detail manage documentation and ensure compliance
- Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to address unique safety and environmental challenges
- Certifications in Environmental and/or Health & Safety related programs preferred
- Demonstrated ability to grow and accept challenges
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
