EHS Coordinator
Cargill
Position Overview:
The EHS Coordinator that will support the location in managing efforts required to comply with EHS regulatory requirements and Corporate EHS expectations. This position is a key member of the Site Leadership team reporting directly to the Facility Superintendent.
Principal Accountabilities:
40% Manage environment, health and safety related plans, programs and procedures at the location to achieve excellence in performance and cost efficiency:
• Plan development, improvement and implementation.
• Training program development, improvement and implementation. Includes new hire safety training as well as annual refresher training for all employees.
• Overall responsibility for preparing and presenting plant information in Corporate, OSHA, MDNR, EPA or other EHS audits.
• Contractor safety program including the qualification process, orientation, and safety compliance.
• Performance measurement, tracking and reporting to BU and Corporate level. Utilize metrics to determine EHS priorities for the location.
• Be an active member of site EHS committees. Provide guidance and leadership to the committees to achieve site engagement in committee-sponsored activities and to achieve site and corporate EHS goals.
• Conduct plant inspections and on the job coaching with operations team members.
25% Management of multiple EHS databases and other reporting and tracking software to maximize use and value to location and Business Unit:
• Ensure proper data is entered from site observations, inspections, and incident reports
• Action items assigned and completion tracked. Overall responsibility for compliance with all assigned tasks
• Training of new users
• Performance tracking and reporting
20% EHS record keeping and reporting:
• Manage all EHS related record keeping and reporting with ultimate responsibility for compliance
with all operating permits
• Provide guidance and oversight to plant operations team to ensure required activities are completed on time for compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements
15% EHS regulatory analysis and compliance management:
• Tracking, with ultimate responsibility for leading implementation of new regulations at local level
• Support delivery of usable guidance and compliance plans to location on existing and new regulations
• Support and confirm implementation of compliance plans at locations
Required:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in operations/production environment with a focus on EHS responsibilities
• Demonstrated effective written/verbal communications with internal and external contacts; strong leadership skills in interacting and influencing individuals
• Previous experience working with EPA, State, City and other environmental agencies with regard to permits, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Proven ability to lead change and influence safety culture
• Previous training and experience in compliance to OSHA general industry and construction standards
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred:
• Bachelor's Degree in EHS or related field
• Previous supervisory experience in operations/production environment
• Previous experience with developing and delivering EHS related training
• Previous experience working with project management and outside contractors
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