Regional EHS Specialist

Department: EHS

Reports To: Director of Environmental and Safety

Location: [Insert Location] 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range + other compensation components: $75,000 -$80,000 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Thrift, Life Insurance 

Standard Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (subject to management’s discretion) and some work outside of these time frames. Must be open to frequent travel in support of multiple facilities. 

This position will cover the following areas: Orrville, OH; Anderson, IN; Dayton OH; Rockford, IL; Battle Creek, MI; Fort Wayne, IN; Carbondale, IL; Holland, IN; Lafayette, IN; and Olney, IL

Position Overview

The EHS Specialty shall be responsible for but not limited to the following: Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, federal regulations, and for Corporate Prairie Farms requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of environmental health and safety regulations and a keen interest in promoting a culture of safety within our organization. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to Federal, State, Local and Corporate guidelines.
• Enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
• Conduct training and presentations on health and safety matters including accident prevention.
• Monitor compliance with policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and help sites facilitate worker compensation claims.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics.
• This role plays a crucial role in preventing incidents such as occupational injuries, illnesses, and environmental mishaps by implementing systematic approaches, safety protocols, and training programs. 
• This role will help develop strategies for waste management, emissions reduction, and resource conservation, as well as addressing ergonomics, air quality, and other factors affecting human well-being within the workplace. 

Required Qualifications 

• Experience in Environmental Health and Safety systems.
• Previous experience in EHS. 
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures. 
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or processes. 
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Assess risks, analyze safety data, and make decisions based on their findings.
• Identifying patterns and trends in detailed and complex data can assist in developing strategies to improve safety and compliance. 
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations to make sure organization remains compliant.
• Staying updated on new laws and amendments 
• Knowledge of various software tools for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.

Required Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels within an organization and ensure understanding and compliance.
• Motivate employees to adhere to safety protocols and implement new policies and procedures effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills

Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suites. 
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.
• Strong Excel skills including, but not limited to, creating and formatting spreadsheets, using formulas and functions to manage large datasets (IF, SUM, INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP), and creating charts/graphs.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of