Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) Specialist

    SUMMARY: The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist drives initiatives that builds a culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and an environment that result in fewer lost days, unexpected call outs due to injury, and overall reduction in worker’s compensation claims for two facilities in Jacksonville, FL , Armor and Duty Gear. Reporting into the Director, Operations, the role owns regulatory compliance, advocating for root cause, and deploying process and working condition improvements that cultivate a best-in-class manufacturing environment.     Roles & Responsiblities:General Responsibilities: Develop and maintain an inspection and audit protocol to evaluate and maintain compliance  Implement and maintain programs in support of regulations and company policies and procedures  Implement and maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 EHS management systems as applicable   Implement and maintain continuous improvement programs   Maintain all required safety and environmental operating permits   Environmental Controls & Material Handling: Develop and implement; lockout/tagout, electrical safety, machine guarding, fire safety, housekeeping, walking working surfaces and other general industry safety programs  Develop and maintain Power industrial trucks, manlifts and rack safety programs  Lead compliance with storm water regulations, maintain spill prevention and control plans, oversee inspections and records  Health and Safety: Serve as safety program coordinator, lead site communication and training related to safety and crisis  Reduce lost days by leading risk assessments and processes that improve the work environment  Lead incident investigation to analyze, identify prevention, deploy counter measures and training   Maintain written PPE program and oversee compliance with program, including incentives Reduce worker’s compensation claims by developing initiatives to improve safety, hearing, ergonomic conditions   Chemical Management, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management: Oversee characterization, labeling and storage of non-hazardous and hazard waste streams  Coordinate training and inspection programs to ensure compliance with policies  Ensure manifest files and records are maintained to regulatory requirements  Maintain and post current chemical inventory lists on the document management website  Record Keeping: Utilize and support information and policies on the document management website  Maintain status of EHS tasks on the task management website  Work with HR to collect data to maintain OSHA Logs and manage WC claims, upload and manage to claim website  Analyze injury data and routinely update TCIR and LWIR and maintain information on the OSHA 300 log website  QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field OR the equivalent combination of education and experience  5-7 years’ experience in Safety and Environmental Management in a manufacturing facility  Working knowledge of Safety and Environmental Regulations, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems   ASP, CSP, CHMM or other industry accepted certification programs are desirable  Proficient with MS Software and Internet based research  Spanish Speaking (Professional Capabilities) a strong plus IMMEDIATE GOALS AND PRIORITIES: Manage active Worker’s Compensation Cases Lead Injury Investigations Manage existing Management of Change Lead equipment annual certifications and inspections and evaluate industrial hygiene factors   Waste monitoring and new waste: General process review and new waste for MOC processes  Manage Workplace Ergonomics program  General facility Support: Maintain and lead EHS boards, meetings, and general support Own EHS training programs Support testing and deployment of EHS Management System Application Support testing and deployment of EHS Management System Application under pilot in Mexico