TEMP Lead Facilities & Safety

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain continuity of site Environmental, Health & Safety programs and support compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Conduct tracking, analysis, and reporting of key safety and environmental metrics, audits, corrective actions, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate and support monthly site iAudits, Safety Committee meetings, quarterly safety campaigns, and closure of open EHS action items.
• Review, update, and improve EHS procedures and programs including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), chemical use processes, emergency response documentation, and PPE programs.
• Support development and deployment of EHS training materials related to chemical handling, PPE use, emergency response, and general site safety.
• Partner remotely with Facilities, Operations, Engineering, HR, and Production teams to provide EHS guidance and ensure timely execution of site priorities.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives including hazardous waste management, permit tracking, and sustainability initiatives tied to Scope 1 & 2 Net Zero goals
• Promote and support site safety culture initiatives including First Responder Team engagement, employee awareness campaigns, and continuous improvement activities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.

Skills

• Experience supporting audits, risk assessments, training programs, and corrective action systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to lead remotely and influence across functions.
• Experience in high-tech manufacturing, chemical processing, or regulated industrial environments preferred.

Working Conditions

• remote

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, walking, standing 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

 

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.

 

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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