Sr. EHS Specialist, WI Campus Operations

Work Mode:Hybrid

Location:Hybrid - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Identify, develop and participate in the implementation of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs and related projects through risk identification, working with management, associate teams and EHS staff to promote significant EHS improvements at the site. Responsible for facilitation of site injury prevention plan, KEMS/KSMS adherence, and EHS compliance. Additional responsibilities include the evaluation of new safety equipment, improving and expanding upon existing EHS programs, and continued development of safety awareness.

Specific Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate safety improvement plans ensuring the continuous improvement of safety in new or existing products, processes, and procedures.
• Develop, communicate, facilitate and track site injury prevention plan.
• Maintain all OSHA required programs, training, logs, records and reports.
• Coordinate all related EHS training for management, supervision, hourly associates, etc.
• Perform incident investigations (RCA) and ensure CAPA is closed in a timely fashion (compliance with 24:7:14).
• Conduct risk and hazard analysis.
• Maintain statistical analysis of associate accidents and injuries to target specific areas for Risk Assessment and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Manages contractor safety program.
• Provide monthly safety reviews and targeted compliance audits.
• Implement safety related capital projects, including the evaluation, justification, ACT preparation and follow-up.
• Work with medical provider to evaluate lost and restricted work days, etc. and recommend improvements. Manage the return to work and light duty programs.
• Support management of workers compensation claims.
• Coordinate and present monthly safety meeting topics for upper management, supervision, hourly associates, etc.
• Actively participate in site safety committee.
• Understand and communicate pertinent EHS government regulations, Kohler EHS standards and best practices to management and associates.
• Responsible for maintaining sustainability related data and required reporting.
• Responsible for understanding applicable legislative and regulatory requirements all related licenses and permitting (operating and environmental), and for maintaining a current environmental compliance calendar while ensuring all requirements are met.
• Lead and/or facilitate EHS awareness programs and events.

Skills/Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of safety and environmental laws and regulations
• Ability to work with multiple operations across varying business units
• Experience with EHS auditing, root cause analysis, and corrective action identification and implementation
• Demonstrated communication, negotiation and customer service skills
• Attention to detail and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to achieve results
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Four-year degree in Engineering, Safety or related field.
• Requires at least five to ten years' experience in an EHS related role within an industrial setting.
• The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to function as a team leader, ability to foster management and associate participation, have good interpersonal communication and computer skills

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