Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Why join us?

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Ensures that environmental health and safety (EH&S) system requirements are established, implemented and maintained with conformance to the MillerKnoll EH&S managements systems and goals. Provide EH&S leadership, coaching and technical support for corporate or facility-based assignments and projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administer EH&S programs that relate to the various government agencies and industry certifications.
• Assists EH&S department management in assuring continuity and consistency of corporate EH&S policies and procedures enterprise wide.
• Collaborates with internal and external groups regarding process changes impacting EH&S.
• Facilitate achievement of corporate and site specific environmental and safety goals though specific site-based assignments or corporate scope projects.
• Identify, communicate, and document regulatory requirements and compliance to various levels of the organization from the shop floor to CEO level.
• Maintain EH&S performance records and report on performance to goals as required.
• Maintain Management System associated with EH&S
• Provide leadership and technical support to EH&S committees and operational teams.
• Conduct training and develop trainers of EHS content.
• Promote and develop EHS committee members to champion EHS excellence.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in EH&S or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional certification(s) in the EH&S field are desired.
• Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in EH&S field, or Minimum 6 to 8 years' experience in full-time EH&S responsibilities without completed degree depending on level of academic achievement.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage projects.
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction, a work style that is action-oriented and proven decision-making ability.
• Demonstrates the understanding and aptitude for manufacturing processes, equipment and materials.
• Demonstrated background in technical experience such as control of hazardous energy, industrial hygiene, hazard communications and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Familiar with ISO 14000 and 45000.
• Working understanding Federal, State, and Industry EH&S codes and regulations.
• Proven ability to articulate clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Highly effective communication skills and ability to interact with people of various social/economic backgrounds, work experience and education levels.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools used in the MillerKnoll office environment.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without accommodation.

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. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. HermanMiller is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.