EHS Specialist

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As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference. 

The EHS Plant Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and promoting all plant level environmental, health and safety programs for the Multi-Color Corporation in the facility or facilities under the scope of the specific role.  This position will promote the EHS culture to ensure legal compliance with all environmental, health, safety, OSHA, and EPA laws and regulations.

Why work at MCC: 

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays
• Exceptional training and team support.
• Opportunity to grow within the Global organization and learn from the best.
• Great environment with a strong and friendly team of co-workers. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive MCC Safety Culture and Zero-incident mindset.
• Provides support to Corporate and plant level programs pertaining to environmental, health and safety (EHS) functions including audits, corrective actions, training, regulatory compliance and injury prevention.
• With the guidance of corporate EHS and local Plant Management, develops and establishes safety expertise including safe systems development including job safety analysis, risk assessment, machine safeguarding, ergonomics, industrial hygiene and employee training.
• Communicates and reinforces company safety requirements and supports safety behaviors
• Knowledge of, understanding of and compliance to all controlled documentation that are associated with job description.
• Manage and maintain the company safety system (Velocity) for the facilities under its responsibility. 
• Responsible for regulatory assessments and efforts to maintain compliance with local and country environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Apply knowledge of safety and sustainability practices to oversee a variety of activities, including but not limited to industrial hygiene, ergonomics, emergency management, environmental protection, and occupational safety.
• Provide support in the areas of certifications, environmental permitting, spill prevention plans, pollution prevention, waste minimization, employee training, Tier II Reporting, etc.
• Coordinate required training for all plant employees to address safety and environmental requirements. 
• Maintain all necessary records and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Oversee the plant’s compliance with hazardous waste management.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and report safety and sustainability key performance indicators.
• Assist Incident Investigations in a timely manner and determine needs for Action Plans to eliminate hazards.
• Assist with any required reporting processes and communicate/track status and/or updates until completed.
• Conduct risk assessments of work operations with facility personnel which may include inspecting machinery, equipment, and other working conditions.
• Participates in Corporate-directed plant safety, health, and environmental audits.
• Engages in daily improvement activities interacting with employees to collaboratively observe and improve processes.
• Work safely, abide by, and promote established safety policies and procedures, identify and follow-up on unsafe conditions.
• Participate in, and support, site safety committees/teams.
• Perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by the Leadership Team.
• Primary facility point-of-contact for inspections and audits by governmental regulatory agencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS or related field desired
• 3-5 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry desired
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety programs.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• BRC and ISO 9001 experience.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) OR Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Able to manage time efficiently on multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously, meeting all related completion dates.
• Able to understand and help further enhance current business systems, processes, and workflows.
• Must have strong computer (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) math, reading, writing skills, and have the ability to tactfully communicate to customers and employees of all levels of the company.
• Able to set objectives, work goals and standards, and motivate employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and relationships building skills to effectively work with a diverse group/variety of people and personalities. 
• Always has a positive attitude, yet able to be the voice of reason in critical conversations. 
• Is highly ethical and respected by others. 
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Competencies:   

• Principles of safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, environment and workers’ compensation.
• Risk management principles including the identification, evaluation and control/elimination of risk
• Working knowledge of common EHS tools including: JSAs, behavior-based methods, machine safeguarding, incident investigation, management of change, auditing,
• Comfort with LEAN and other continuous improvement tools, esp. regarding the ability to conduct root-case problem-solving analysis.
• Project management and team facilitation skills
• Effective communications skills (writing, presentation, data organization)
• Safety, health and environment regulations and best practices.
• Ability to exhibit initiative, leadership and passion for the development and execution of effective EHS processes and expectations
• Ability to work effectively with other departments in the development of EHS programs.
• Training, coaching, and group facilitation skills

Other Skills and Abilities:   

Successful candidate must exhibit all desired MCC Competencies with specific strength in the areas of Communication, Analyzer, Process Improvement, Integrator, Customer Advocate and Functional Expert in areas of EH&S

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to climb ladders and walk catwalks, etc., in order to monitor, direct and validate equipment and installations.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Employee must be capable of performing field audits in office, manufacturing and warehouse settings. Position requires 0% - 5% travel based on assignments and responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity & Inclusion:

MCC fosters an inclusive culture that respects and embraces our teammates’ diverse backgrounds and experiences, so that everyone can achieve their full potential here. We aspire for our company to truly reflect the diversity of our customers and the markets we serve. We are committed to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of peoples’ gender identity/expression, age, language, sexual orientation, ability, race, socioeconomic status, national origin or other characteristics.

In-plant: The physical demands require standing, using hands to finger, feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. This position requires frequent walking. Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.