Health and safety Jobs in Elgin, IL

POSITION SCOPE :

The Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's environmental health and safety programs. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and promotes a culture of safety within the workplace.

This individual will have the unique opportunity to leverage their skills, technical expertise, and business acumen while working with a company that lives their culture every day - Miss Nothing, Question Everything and Innovate Daily. If you have a passion for developing and scoping value-driven services that lead to successful customer projects - then we are looking for you!

REPORTS TO :

Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Requirements

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Develop and Implement EHS Programs : Create and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations. Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and mitigate risks.
• Training and Education : Develop and deliver training programs for employees on EHS topics, including hazard communication, emergency response, and safe work practices.
• Incident Investigation : Lead investigations of workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses. Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Risk Assessment : Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential hazards and implement control measures.
• Environmental Management : Oversee waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives. Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Emergency Preparedness : Develop and maintain emergency response plans. Coordinate drills and training exercises to ensure readiness.
• Reporting and Documentation : Maintain accurate records of EHS activities, incidents, and compliance efforts. Prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Continuous Improvement : Promote a culture of continuous improvement in EHS practices. Stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration : Work with Quality Assurance, Quality control and Food Safety teams at all locations for training and investigations

DISCLAIMER : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SAFETY :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While the work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, they are in no way all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Description

70,000 - $85,000 annually