Environmental Health and Safety Regional Specialist

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At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

General Summary:

The primary focus for this position is to ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations at a federal, state, and local level, injury prevention, injury reduction and provide support and resources to regional location. This role will require previous experience in developing and implementing a EHS Program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support Varsity Brands EHS Goals and Objectives

• Implementation of EHS programs, ensure regulatory compliance, support, and sustain EHS initiatives.

• Implement programs, policies, and procedures that will reduce exposures, specific to injury prevention and reduction.

• Conduct, coordinate, and track various EHS training to support organizations EHS programs.

• Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company EHS policies, procedures, and practices.

• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge.

• Serve as secondary contact for all regulatory agencies for OSHA and EPA

• Maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other industry practices.

• Stay informed of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization.

• Take necessary steps to enhance a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Plant Managers, Supervisors, and production personnel.

• Perform special projects as required.

Additional Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct EHS training for onboarding of new hires to ensure regulatory compliance with Federal, State agencies, P&P’s specific to VB and BU’s

• Assist in conducting EHS audits, identifying violations and applying abatement periods.

• Train and educate production and management personnel specific to the regulatory requirements under OSHA and EPA, such as LO/TO, HazCom, Material Handling, Inspection, Incident Investigations etc. and VB corporate EHS P&P’s

• Train and educate Safety Teams following VB corporate directive.

• Communicate revisions to current regulatory standards.

• Participate in the investigation of incidents and ensure CAPA’s are completed to minimize future exposures and proper records/documents are maintained.

• Participate in meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities for improvements.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.

• Ability to present to an audience.

• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Word, and Excel applications.

• Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed.

• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.

• Organizational skills

• Analytical problem solving, written and verbal communications.

• Experience working with local regulatory agencies preferred.

• Contribute to strong positive employee relations (internal customer service) at all levels within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Ability to foster a culture to enhance overall EHS performance.

• Ability to lead and direct others.

• Ability to make decisions based on analytical analysis.

• Ability to support regional operations in all aspects related to EHS initiatives.

• Propose suggestions, and recommendations for the development, improvement, and sustainability of the organizations and regional EHS programs.

• Foster and promote a safe and healthy work environment for continuous improvement and future growth.

   Education / Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or continuous education specific to EHS.

• A Bachelor's degree in Occupational / Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or other EHS related fields preferred; other four-year degrees will b