EHS Coordinator

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The EHS Coordinator is responsible for administrating the Company's safety strategy, the development of safety policies and practices and coordinating a workplace focused on compliance with all Federal, State and Local industrial Standards. This individual will assist management in formulating strategic business plans concerning environmental, health and safety decisions, as well as planning and implementing the facility's safety and security programs to ensure an accident-free work environment.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate Safety Training for employees, ensuring that we are providing a safe and secure work environment focused on preventing accidents and mitigating risk.
• Participate in the investigation of work-related illness and injuries; investigate all accidents, determining the root cause and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate the production and submission of OSHA and other governmental reports as required; work to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Coordinate safety metrics reporting such as leading indicators and incident rates.
• Coordinate plant audits, identify hazards and manage personal exposure assessments.
• Responsible for maintaining current State Drug Free certification and training employees on a drug-free workplace.
• Assist with organizing and directing the employee Safety Committee, holding meetings to increase employee Safety Awareness.
• Assist with Corporate projects and other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 2+ years of work experience
• Experience training employees in an injection mold manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Team player with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Project Management Software)
• Superior organizational and time-management skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Confident, articulate, persuasive and culturally aware communicator with the ability to navigate diverse audiences and contexts

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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