EHS Coordinator

Flex-N-Gate Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced EHS Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our safety team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining all current Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.

• Develops, implements, and maintains all current EHS programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.
• Participates with Human Resources to maintain the facility EHS training programs.
• Ensures employees receive necessary emergency response training.
• Manages the facility EHS activities, including coordination of Emergency Response Plan when appropriate.
• Participates in management review of the facility Environmental Management System.
• Leads in the investigation of accidents and injuries.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the EMS requirements in accordance with the ISO 14001:2004 standard.
• Maintains the Environmental System Manual and documented work instruction and procedures.
• Generates corrective and preventive action plans for facilities.
• Summarizes and reports the status/progress of the EMS to Senior Management for review and as a basis for continuous improvement.
• Reviews projects, rearrangements, and process modifications for environmental impacts.
• Oversees training of associates on relevant EMS requirements.
• Assembles and directs the EMS cross-functional team (CFT) to support the EMS.
• Anticipates, identifies, and evaluates hazardous conditions and practices.
• Develops hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs.
• Implements, administers, and advises others on existing or new hazard controls and hazard control programs.
• Counsels management in the application of effective EHS programs and procedures.
• Verifies adherence to these programs and procedures by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies concerning EHS-related programs.
• Recommends revisions to or drafts new EHS programs and procedures as required.
• Presents these programs to Staff Management.
• Participates in new hire associate orientation with the facilitation of EHS program training, fostering a positive attitude toward company EHS goals.
• Participates in workers' compensation program, communicating with associates, medical providers, and outside counsel in an effort to control costs.

• University Degree in a related field or;
• Community College diploma in a related field or;
• Five years of HR and Safety-related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Safety certification training (e.g., CRSP, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information, MSDA) is considered a strong asset.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and workers' compensation legislation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be highly motivated, service-oriented, and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Knowledge of concrete formwork, demolition, and heavy civil work is an asset.
• Working toward certification, or already certified, under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations is considered an asset.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills.
• Proven good presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good computer skills.
• Physical ability to lift 25lbs.
• Travel as necessary.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

Flex-N-Gate Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.