EHS Coordinator - United Salt Baytown, LLC

Salary- Non Exempt Position

Company:  United Salt Baytown, LLC

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote safety culture through leadership and by developing and championing safety programs.

• Manage safety programs for the site, including coordination with corporate.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate Document Control efforts.

• Guide, supervise, and evaluate the performance of direct reports.

Accountable For:

• Develop and implement engaging safety training programs for new hires and existing employees to promote a cultural shift toward safety awareness and accountability.

• Design and maintain comprehensive safety management programs (SMP), ensuring compliance and accountability at all levels of the organization.

• Drive the digitization of incident reporting processes, making it easier to track, analyze, and address safety issues effectively.

• Investigate workplace incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Manage and mitigate risks by developing practical strategies to reduce hazards and maintain a safer work environment.

• Drive digitization efforts and utilize data analysis to identify trends and proactively address safety concerns.

• Creating a positive work environment and promoting a culture of safety, continuous improvement, constant compliance, and operational excellence.

• Regular communication and collaboration with senior management and other departments regarding laws, regulations, and issues that impact the plant.

• Leading safety programs at the site, including corporate programs, providing training material and understanding how regulation changes impact the plant.

• Ensuring environmental policy manuals, safety data sheets, and compliance processes comply with new and amended regulations.

• Maintaining and posting quarterly updates of facility maps and fire and evacuation plans.

• Driving and reinforcing safety culture by conducting weekly GEMBA Walk inspections.

• Investigating accidents, documenting findings, and recommending prevention measures.

• Scheduling and conducting training programs for emergency procedures and workplace safety.

• Maintaining employee exposure records for easy accessibility and regulatory compliance.

• Serving as a point of contact and responding to all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.

• Assisting with preparing the site and EHS records for audit readiness.

• Assisting with fire, mock disaster, and product recall drills.

• Other duties as assigned  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in environmental safety, occupational safety and health, or related field required.

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience. 

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in EHS&Q, light industrial, salt, food industry, purchasing, and packaging.

• Strong working knowledge of bulk solids handling equipment in corrosive environments.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint). 

• High proficiency in SAP or other compliance ERP software.

• Prior packaging plant experience is highly preferred.

• Experience with MS Dynamics

• Maintenance & Reliability experience 

• Certifications such as Lean Sigma, Six Sigma, HAACP, SQF, CSP = Certified Safety Professional, ASP = Associate Safety Professional and JIT

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.

• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Constantly required standing, walking, handling, and reaching with hands and arms.

• Constantly use the wrist, hands, and fingers to manipulate small objects and write legibly.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Constantly exchange information by speaking accurately, loudly, or quickly, conveying detailed instructions.

• Constantly assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• Occasionally remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another, including tight and confined spaces.

• Occasionally operate machinery or power tools.

• Occasionally operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, trucks, pedals, buttons, levers, and cranks.

• Occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

• Occasional exposure to noisy environments.

• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions (high traffic/hoisting/lifting/welding/electricity).

• Occasional exposure to small or enclosed spaces.

• Occasional exposure to adverse environmental conditions is expected (rain, heat, and dust)

• Occasionally lift, move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds at a time.

• Hearing abilities include hearing, understanding, and distinguishing speech or other sounds (e.g., in person, by telephone, and other remote devices, machinery alarms, or warning signals).

• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Constantly wear or use prescribed protective equipment while working.

• Constantly able to move throughout the facility and warehouse, which includes stairs.

• Occasional travel – up to 10%.

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-Hour Shift

Other Requirements

• Must be able to complete and pass post-offer checks to include, but not limited to, background, drug, references, and education.