EHS SPECIALIST
Company: HP Hood
Location: Concord
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary:Broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Professional position that provides technical and professional
support services to operations staff, with guidance and direction
from either the Senior EHS Manager or Plant Manager and Director,
EHS (dependent upon site).
This is an on-the-floor (high visibility/floor presence)
position.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Safety-related responsibilities include:
Implement written EHS programs and policies aligned with federal
and state requirements. Design and deliver safety orientation and
refresher training, perform job hazard analysis, and conduct
workplace safety inspections. Administer key programs, such as
hearing conservation, hazard communication, hygiene, and contractor
safety compliance. Provide hands-on guidance to facility managers
and supervisors regarding incident reporting/investigation to
ensure company standards and processes are met. Partner with
department leadership teams to drive the annual Safety Improvement
Plan. Provide internal support for workers' compensation cases,
serve as facility contact for claims questions, and interface with
insurance adjusters, medical professionals, and injured workers.
Maintain EHS site metrics Facilitate the plant Safety and
Engagement Committee and associated Task Teams. Promote a positive
safety culture by developing and creating documents, work
instructions, and visual aids to support positive employee
communications and data delivery.
Environmental responsibilities include:
Assist with the management of all environmental regulatory programs
for the plant, including, but not limited to:
air, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous materials, hazardous waste
disposal, universal waste disposal, spill prevention, recycling,
sustainability reporting, and regulatory reporting. Work with
local, state, and federal regulatory agencies (dependent upon
site), including, but not limited to, Genesee County, NYDEC, City
of Concord, NH and/or Barre, VT, VT DEC, NH DES, USEPA, USDOT, and
US Department of Homeland Security, to ensure that all
environmental aspects, impacts, programs and permits are accepted
and understood to be compliant.
Education and Experience:
Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree plus either 2 to 4 years or 3
to 5 years of related experience (dependent upon site).
A degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health
and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or
related discipline may be considered in lieu of related experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (e.g., Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint). Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations
required. Experience in manufacturing setting preferred, food &
beverage is a plus.
Skills and Competencies:
Displays knowledge of federal and state safety and environmental
regulatory programs. Able to work with and give direction to all
departments affected or impacted by EHS programs. Partners with
Quality, Sanitation, Processing, Packaging, and other affected
departments to ensure that EHS compliance obligations are aligned
with Food Safety and GMP requirements. Inspires and motivates
others to work safely, and shows strong enthusiasm for workplace
safety. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative
situations. Seeks feedback to improve performance and exhibits
ability to learn and apply new skills. Self-disciplined and highly
motivated, with a passion for excellence and a strong drive for
success.
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity
EmployerFemale/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal
Contractor"
Keywords: HP Hood, East Providence , EHS SPECIALIST, Other , Concord, Rhode Island
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