EHS Coordinator (Environment, Health, and Safety)

Description

At BW Fusion, we are rewriting the definition of agricultural crop nutrition and soil health. By combining innovative environmental microbiology with data-driven agronomic insights, we empower farmers to maximize profitability while protecting the ecology.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented EHS Coordinator to champion safety, health, and environmental compliance across our growing footprint. In this role, you will hold multi-site responsibility, uniquely bridging the gap between heavy industrial safety at our two manufacturing and warehouse sites and specialized biosafety protocols at our agricultural microbiology research laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

Location

• Multi-site oversight supporting 3 locations (2 Manufacturing/Warehouse facilities in Indiana / Iowa and a Microbiology Lab in Florida).
• Onsite in Logansport, IN or Fort Wayne, IN - Hybrid options may be available depending on the candidate/role.

General EHS Functions

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements. Ensure all standard operating procedures (SOPs) are compliant.
• Training & Culture: Design, schedule, and facilitate engaging safety orientation and refresher training programs for all employees, from production workers to research scientists.
• Audits & Inspections: Conduct routine safety walkthroughs, hazard assessments, and facility audits to proactively identify risk and implement corrective actions.
• Incident Management: Lead root-cause analysis investigations for any near-misses, injuries, or property damage, drafting timely incident reports and executing sustainable prevention strategies.
• Workers' Compensation & Documentation: Manage worker injury logs (OSHA 300 logs), handle worker's compensation claims, and act as the primary point of contact for external regulatory inspectors.
• Develop SOPs and implement for new chemicals, equipment, and safety protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA) and reducing workplace incident rates.

Manufacturing & Warehouse Operations (2 Locations)

• Chemical Safety & HazCom: Manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all raw materials, liquid blend tanks, and finished fertilizer/biological products. Oversee clear chemical labeling and secondary containment protocols.
• Industrial & Material Handling Safety: Maintain strict safety protocols for warehouse traffic, including forklift certifications, loading dock safety, and proper pallet racking and storage practices.
• Machine Guarding & LOTO: Implement and audit comprehensive Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine guarding programs for automated liquid fill lines, jug-filling machinery, and packaging equipment.

Microbiology Laboratory Operations (1 Location)

• Biosafety & Microbial Handling: Oversee laboratory biosafety levels (BSL) and proper handling protocols for beneficial, naturally occurring soil microorganisms and biological strains.
• Laboratory Waste Management: Manage compliant storage, treatment, and disposal of laboratory biological waste, spent agar/growth media, and chemical reagents in accordance with EPA and local regulations.
• Lab Chemical Hygiene: Maintain and update the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP), ensuring proper function of fume hoods, eye-wash stations, and secondary containment areas.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: 2-5 years of dedicated EHS experience. Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment and/or a biological/chemical laboratory is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid foundation in OSHA general industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and EPA environmental waste standards.
• Travel: Ability to travel regularly between our three core facilities to maintain equal oversight and cultivate a unified safety culture.
• Attributes: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build rapport with warehouse teams, plant managers, and laboratory scientists alike. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits with FSA/HSA Options
• Supplemental Insurance (Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Maternity Leave

The world of modern agriculture is a complex and evolving landscape. That's why it requires the best people possible to tackle these challenges head-on, without fear or hesitation! We believe in you - your skills will be put forward by our team with an unwavering commitment towards exposing truth within the agriculture industry, and we back it with data; helping transform how farmers think about crop nutrition while also encouraging your personal growth along every step of this journey.