Overview
Classification:
Exempt
Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range:
Salary
Reports to:
EHS Manager
Date: 07/13/2023
EHS Specialist
Who We Are:
Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.
Why We are Different:
At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.
What You will Get:
- Fair and competitive compensation.
- A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
- Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
- Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
- Holiday, personal and vacation days.
Summary/Objective:
The EHS Specialist serves in a supporting role to help guide and keep the facility on track with all Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance standards. This individual will be responsible for, but not limited to, completing tasks such as updating safety-related documentation (LOTO procedures, Written Programs, training modules, etc.), conducting New Hire Orientation, performing site specific audits, conducting and leading incident and near miss investigations, tracking and reporting out metrics to plant leadership, participating in Safety Committee meetings. An EHS Specialist will also actively participate in administrative duties such as entering Injury/Near Miss information, training records, and inspection information into company electronic reporting system and following up on Worker’s Compensation claims. EHS Specialists are part of a larger team with the potential for upward movement within the EHS profession.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions. The position is office based, with requirements to spend time in each of our production areas. The productions area environment varies based on job position. You will be exposed to all weather elements, dust, weld fumes, gases, loud noise, heavy machinery, and moving mechanical parts.
This position requires mandatory Personal Protection Equipment while working in our production areas. The PPE required, but not limited to, is as follows: Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety toe footwear, cut resistant gloves/sleeves.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Great problem solving skills
- Bilingual a plus, but not required
- Knowledge and experience of OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ANSI guidelines and compliance
- 1 to 3 years experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or equivalent
- Self-motivator and takes initiative
- GSP/ASP/CSP desired, but not required
- Strong personal skills and communication skills
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and policies
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs that meet OSHA requirements.
- Maintain all records associated with Occupational Health & Safety, and update required logs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA Regulations
- Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments.
- Collects and evaluates information on identified EHS issues and proposes recommendations/alternatives based on specialized knowledge and experience.
- Monitor environmental compliance and manage reports.
- Audits compliance of corporate EHS objectives
- Administer and assist in all levels of EHS Training through a learning management system.
- Coordinate with internal Injury Case Management team on work related injuries
- Injury Case Management
- Provide advice and counsel concerning EHS regulations and standards.
Competencies:
- Self-Motivator: demonstrates the ability to critical decisions to hit deadlines in a timely manner, stays organized, and manages time effectively.
- Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated on changing EHS regulations, best practices, process changes, and industry trends.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, safety committees, and management to ensure a cohesive and effective EHS program. Building relationships plays a key role in EHS success.
- Communication and Training Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with employees at all levels, deliver training sessions, and create informative materials.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.
Physical Demands:
While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. This position active – while performing this job the employee is regularly sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling. The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are decided by the hiring manager. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as needed.
Travel:
There is minimal to no travel with this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
Must be able to pass E Verify.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.
Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement
Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.
Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
