EHS Senior Specialist

EHS SENIOR SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director, Environmental Health & Safety, this role is responsible for establishing and maintaining the health and safety of the plant workforce by monitoring and evaluating health and safety conditions; assuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures and governmental standards; and maintenance of the Health, Industrial Hygiene and Safety Programs for several facilities. This role will also serve as the Co-Chairperson on the plant safety committee, which is responsible for developing and coordinating plant health and safety education and training programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Develop and administer effective occupational health, safety, ergonomics and industrial hygiene programs, including health services functions and maintenance of related policy and procedures in accordance with Bluebird Operating System requirements.
• Assist Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) in administration of medical surveillance and biological monitoring programs according to OSHA standards and company policies and procedures.
• Manage the plant personal protective equipment, work clothing and safety equipment programs according to company standards and operating budget.
• Develop and coordinate plant health and safety education and training programs.
• Maintain current awareness of applicable federal, state and local health, industrial hygiene and safety regulations.
• Maintain legal, governmental and company environmental, health, medical and safety-related records according to standards, including confidentiality.
• Administer the plant hazard communication program, including maintaining up-to-date SDS's, effective identification of all chemicals, chemical inventory and related training and education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Educate, motivate and train line supervision and production personnel in good housekeeping practices, safe work procedures, PPE, etc.
• Maintain professional competency through participation in professional education and training programs and completion of any necessary requirements to maintain professional credentials.
• Assist OHN in administration of the workers' compensation program, including effective medical case management, reporting, record maintenance and follow-up.
• Develop and implement effective plant programs for the identification, prevention and control of occupational injuries and illnesses.

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree required. Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene or related field highly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a safety role.
• Previous experience in heavy industrial environment highly preferred.
• Previous experience with air sampling and monitoring.
• Experience with medical surveillance and biological monitoring programs.
• Experience with administering a hazardous communication program, including managing and leading an emergency response team.
• Previous experience with OSHA.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird's winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.