About DWK Life Sciences
From scientific research and technical applications to storage and packaging solutions, the world’s laboratories rely on DWK Life Sciences for the most comprehensive range of precision labware available. The experience we’ve gained over our 130+ year history has created the unparalleled levels of expertise trusted by our customers and distributors worldwide. We have combined the strength of three global leading brands, DURAN®, WHEATON®, and KIMBLE®, with a single aim to help achieve excellence.
At DWK we strive for excellence in everything we do. Through a nurturing environment, we encourage a sense of teamwork with our clients and among our co-workers. We believe that when we help each other succeed, we more than grow our careers and company, we contribute to positive change in the world. It is the know-how and the attitude of our employees that makes DWK Life Sciences. We rely on the experience of our employees. DWK Life Sciences is committed to the health and safety of our employees, as this is a cornerstone of our business and manufacturing processes. Therefore, it is our ambition to create the best possible working environment in which our employees can develop, feel appreciated and wish to stay with the company for many years.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for building a plant and/or department culture with an unconditional stance on safety. Provides support to DWK employees and leadership as we foster a culture of safety first. Implement programs and processes to keep our workforce safe and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations in order to establish the path to an injury free environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop, implement and/or monitor Site Preparedness, EHS Emergency Action Plans and procedures to ensure a high level of safety and environmental awareness within the facility.
- Maintain and update EHS information (charts, graphs, annual reporting) and communicate metrics.
- Develop and implement training programs in a coordinated effort with appropriate plant personnel including managing safety training programs and assigning trainings.
- Maintain all EHS documentation as required by corporate and federal/state standards.
- Coordinate necessary EHS audits and inspections as required and ensures follow-up items are completed.
- Conduct and document all Hazard Identifications, audit pre-job hazard analysis, facility audits, etc.
- Promote and follow up near-miss reporting and first-aid reporting to analyze, learn, and share the results and ensure the implementation of action plans.
- Review accidents and incidents which occur in the area of responsibility using thorough root cause analysis. Conduct internal audits; reporting and managing corrective actions.
- Monitor all injuries/illnesses and handle all aspects of Workers Compensation claims.
- Creates and facilitates EHS engagement through EHS safety committees needed to accomplish the established targets and objectives for the year. Monitors and tracks observation cards.
- Ensure that contractor personnel working on the property are complying with Company policies and Federal, State and Local safety regulations.
- Facilitates risk assessment to identify critical EHS hazards and aspects. Support management in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Inspect new equipment and construction for compliance with official labor and equipment safety legislation, safety standards and insurance company requirements.
- Conduct safety orientations and weekly and/or monthly EHS training.
- Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected. Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements.
- Empowers employees to prevent or stop and correct unsafe acts or work conditions.
- Perform other functions related to sustaining the Site Safety and Environmental Programs as directed by DWK Life Sciences.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, safety management, and/or the equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of practical work experience in an EH&S role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Extensive knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness.
- Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
- The ability to read and interpret safety data sheets.
- Proficiency in computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills including presentation skills.
- Acute attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Work will take place in a manufacturing plant environment. Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays and be on-call on occasion. Ability to lift 10 to 50 pounds.
These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management.
