Elma Electronic Inc. is a global leader and industry innovator in advanced embedded computing solutions. Our products and integrated platforms are based on a set of modular building blocks such as, precision hardware components, rotary switches, and embedded computing boards.

As a global organization, we stay close to our customers and partners worldwide with sales, design, and manufacturing facilities across three continents.

Your Solution Partner.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS) to join our team. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for minimizing risks, ensuring a healthy working environment, and adhering to health and safety regulations. EHS specialists are responsible for planning, implementing, and enforcing an organization's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in & coordinate the development of new safety programs (Operational Safety Excellence)
• Responsible for viewing current safety programs & updating to current OSHA guidelines (lockout-tagout, PPE, etc.)
• Willingness to travel (up to 50% of the time)
• Perform Hazard safety analyses and communicate / coordinate mitigation procedures
• Keep track of & analyze accident and incident reports, make recommendations for improvement
• Respond to emergency situations at each facility
• Complete daily safety meetings / audits
• Complete weekly inspections on eye wash stations, ladder inspections and other critical areas
• Complete monthly inspections for potentially hazardous waste escapes
• Work directly with Plant Manager and Manufacturing Managers to implement a safety culture in each location
• Maintain plant security and document a nightly shutdown process
• Review processes daily and implement Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Complete safety reports of any incidents
• Ergonomic assessments of areas
• Lead the plant cleanliness and recycling
• Complete internal and external safety audits to ensure OSHA compliance
• Responsible for forklift training program across various plants
• Implement a hearing assessment program
• Implement, document, and lead a hazardous waste program
• Responsible for helping understanding city, county and OSHA requirements that relate to the statement of work performed in our GA, CA and PA facilities

Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and manufacturing safety programs is a must
• Thorough understanding of EHS requirements, health and safety regulations and precautions needed to keep our teammates safe
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators and business leaders at all levels
• Ability to prepare business cases with strong analytical and structured approach is a plus
• Flexible and adaptable to business change requirements
• Some knowledge of Lean methodologies (5S, VSM, Flow, Takt time, line balancing amongst others) is a plus
• Project management skills and training are a plus
• ESG program knowledge is a plus

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's or associate degree in environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene or a related field from an accredited institution
• Ergonomic training is a plus
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 training is a plus
• Certifications such as RCRA, NFPA 70e, CIH, CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM, CHST, CHMP are a plus
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma tools is a plus

Elma offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Elma Electronic Inc. is proud of our diversity and equal employment opportunity practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Company: Elma
This is a full time position