Environmental, Health & Safety- Griswold Products- Moosup CT

Council of Industry • Full-time • Moosup, Connecticut • 3d ago

Overview

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Lead
Join a fast-paced rubber manufacturing team!

Job Title:Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Lead
Department:Environmental, Health & Safety
Reports To:Corporate Compliance Officer / Operations Leadership
Location:Flexible Base- within commuting distance of any of our locations
Travel: Up to 60% —New York, Connecticut, Ohio, and Texas
Employment Type:Full-Time

Salary:$85,000.00- $109,200.00

Position Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Leadis responsible forleading and supporting environmental, health, and safety programs across the company's rubber manufacturing operations. This position provides hands-on EHS leadership at multiple manufacturing facilities andis responsible forpromoting a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance,identifying,and mitigating workplace hazards, and driving continuous improvement in EHS performance.

The EHS Lead will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, and site leadership toestablishconsistent EHS standards and practices across the organization. The position will regularly interact with employees at all levels and serve as a key resource for safety, environmental compliance, training, incident investigation, and risk reduction.

Responsibilities

EHS Program Management

Develop, implement,maintain, and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, and procedures across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Ensure EHS programs address hazards specific to rubber manufacturing and related processes.

Establish consistent EHS standards, procedures, and best practices across company locations.

Monitor EHS performance metrics and provide recommendations to management.

Partner with site leadership to integrate EHS requirements into daily manufacturing operations.

Safety & Risk Management

Conduct routine facility inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments.

Identifyworkplace hazards and recommendappropriate correctiveand preventive actions.

Evaluate and support controls related to machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, ergonomics, chemical exposure, airborne contaminants, combustible dust, noise, heat, and material handling.

Conduct and/or support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and hazard assessments.

Track corrective actions and follow up to ensuretimelycompletion and effectiveness.

Support the implementation of engineering, administrative, and work-practice controls.

Incident Investigation

Lead or support investigations involving employee injuries, near misses, property damage, and environmental incidents.

Conduct root-cause analysis andidentifycorrective and preventive actions.

Monitor incident trends and recommend initiatives to reduce recurring incidents and hazards.

Maintainappropriate incidentdocumentation and records.

Support workers' compensation and return-to-work activities as.

Training & Employee Engagement

Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and management.

Coordinate new-hire safety orientation andrefresher training.

Provide training on topics including PPE, Hazard Communication, LOTO, chemical safety, emergency response, and other applicable EHS requirements.

Conduct or support safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.

Promote employee participation in hazard identification and safety improvement activities.

Coach supervisors and managers on EHS responsibilities and accountability.

Environmental Compliance

Support environmental compliance programs at company facilities.

Assistwith environmental permits and regulatory requirements related to hazardous waste, stormwater, SPCC, air emissions, wastewater, and other applicable programs.

Maintain required environmental records and documentation.

Support environmental inspections, audits, reporting, and corrective actions.

Identifyopportunities to reduce waste, environmental risk, and resource consumption.

Regulatory Compliance

Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.

Support regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions.

Assistwith responding to regulatory findings and implementing corrective actions.

Monitor regulatory developments and communicate applicable changes to management.

Maintainsrequired EHS documentation, records, permits, and training records.

Multi-Site Support

Travel to company manufacturing facilities in New York, Connecticut, Ohio, Texas, and other locations as needed, with travel expected to be up to 60%.

Provide on-site EHS support and guidance to local management and employees.

Evaluate site-specific risks and recommendappropriate controlsand improvements.

Support consistent implementation of corporate EHS programs and requirements across all locations.
Build effective working relationships with plant managers, supervisors, employees, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

2–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process environment.

Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, particularly 29 CFR 1910.

Working knowledge of EPA and applicable state environmental requirements.

Experience conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and EHS training.

Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, Hazard Communication, PPE, ergonomics, and emergency response.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and effectively across multiple facilities.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in rubber, plastics, chemical, automotive, or other process manufacturing.

OSHA 30-Hour certification.

Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.

Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.

Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments.

Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, orrelatedfield preferred.

Experience with EHS management.

Core Competencies

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation & Root-Cause Analysis

Manufacturing Safety

Environmental Compliance

Training & Employee Development

Communication & Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Organization & Time Management

Accountability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Environment

The EHS Lead willregularly workin manufacturing environments and will spendsignificant timeon the production floor. The position may involve exposure to noise, heat, rubber compounds, chemicals, dust, moving machinery, and other industrial hazards.

The employeeis required tofollow all applicable safety procedures and wearappropriate personalprotective equipment when working in designated areas.

Physical Requirements

Ability to regularly walk and stand throughout manufacturing facilities.

Ability to access production, maintenance, warehouse, and other industrial areas.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move materials or equipment as necessary to perform job responsibilities.

Ability to travel regularly between company locations.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements.Management reserves the right tomodifyresponsibilities and requirements as business needsto change.

Company Profile

In the Spring of 2023, Griswold Products was created when Mechanical Rubber acquired the Griswold^TM engineered rubber product line, adding a new chapter to the story of a well-respected, leading manufacturer in the rubber industry. The company remains in its historic location in Moosup, Connecticut.

Griswold LLC was originally established in 1949 and built a strong reputation as a solutions-based manufacturer, collaborating with customers on the most intricate design requirements and finding creative approaches to produce exactly what the customer needs. Industries served include aerospace, automotive, defense, fitness, footwear, industrial and recreation, providing solutions for vibration, shock absorption, sealing, non-skid and more. Materials are available in multiple thicknesses and widths, and we offer the ability to add textile and film substrates as required by specific applications.

At Griswold Products, our motto is “Advancing Technology to Meet Your Growing Needs” and now more than ever we are committed to find innovative solutions for to meet your design requirements.