EHS Coordinator

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic, and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health, and industrial markets.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

• Facilitate all site EH&S functions, JSA's, risk assessments, EH&S reporting requirements, hearing tests, safety meetings, safety awareness activities, etc.
• Lead group SOW shop floor audits to ensure safe practices are being followed and to identify risks and hazards that need corrective or preventative action with the goal being to reduce the potential for future incidents.
• Performs random observational based safety audits (WOW) and involves other shop floor employees in the process to enhance the site's overall observational audit program.
• Performs random line risk assessments (LRA) and involves other shop floor employees in the process to enhance the site's overall risk assessment program.
• Track and report out progress on all EH&S related corrective and preventative actions.
• Accept personal responsibility for plant safety and for the plant's overall site safety program.
• Leader and facilitator for the site's overall JSA and LOTO programs. Accountable for working with plant department managers to assist and ensure that all plant functional areas have robust annually reviewed JSA's and LOTO procedures and that all employees are trained annually.
• Assist management in incident investigations and help facilitate medical attention both internally and at externally, at med centers, hospitals, etc.
• Develop and provide reports, graphs, pareto, and other forms of analytical data review using office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint to assist the plant in determining areas or items that need action taken to reduce the likelihood of future incidents.
• Lead the site's overall Intelex based EH&S inspections and audit program.
• Maintain records of safety activity, both electronic as well as hard copy where required.
• Site facilitator for the plant's Near Miss Program. Work to involve shop floor employees in the program to drive proactive safety within the plant.
• Report to the proper site personnel when factors affecting safety are evident and act promptly to resolve safety concerns.
• Works with plant production training group to enhance the plant's overall training program.
• Act as the Plant Safety Committee Captain
• Basic understanding and working knowledge of environmental requirements as it relates to an industrial setting.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years' experience in EHS coordination or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent understanding of risk assessment methodologies and incident investigation techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems and software.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of sustainability principles and practices is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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