Environment Health & Safety Coordinator

Overview

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Department: Health & Safety

Reporting to: Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Location: Chatham

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-18 Month Contract

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for supporting the environmental, health and safety (EH&S) function for the Chatham plant. The EH&S Coordinator will implement and maintain EH&S policies and programs to improve overall EH&S awareness and safety culture. This position reports to the EH&S Manager and works with the Chatham team to assure local compliance with all applicable Company policies, procedures and governmental regulations.

Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.

We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.

• Leads by example in terms of safety, environmental practices, and quality standards to achieve desired production targets.
• Embraces a collaborative team approach; competent at building rapport, establishing relationships and effective communication.
• Strong organizational skills paired with an ability to manage multiple priorities with competing demands.
• Self-motivated individual who seeks out continuous improvement initiatives recognizing that the work of EH&S is always evolving.
• Resourceful and practical, with demonstrated problem solving capabilities to carry solutions forward to execution.
• Champion and leader of our Core Values in that the individual acts with Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Commitment coupled with the ability to accept and drive change.

• Post-secondary education in Health & Safety, Environmental Science and related field, or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Prior work experience in an industrial plant environment is desired

• Comply with all Company health and safety, environmental, and quality policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in establishing EH&S plant objectives, monitor and report progress using established EH&S metrics in accordance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certifications, and continue to improve awareness in safety culture.
• Support the development and implementation of EH&S policies, procedures, and programs.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the EH&S training program; includes providing in-house training or training tools to employees, working with department managers to assure local compliance and facilitate training, and maintaining up-to-date training records with People & Culture.
• Act as a resource, collaborate and provide feedback to management, employees, and onsite security team on EH&S functions.
• Responsible for managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs, including waste audits, inspections, and required regulations.
• Manage PPE inventory requirements including employee uniform program and specialty equipment for hazardous chemicals.
• Support the process for identifying, investigating, recording, and reporting undesired EH&S events. Complete corrective actions to fulfill regulatory and/or Corporate compliance and communicate EH&S issues and performance to ensure relevant issues are quickly and appropriately addressed.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with MECP, MOL, and any local regulatory changes(as applicable).
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Hazard Analysis (HAZOP), MOC process, and design review.
• Other duties and responsibilities aligned to business objectives and in support of our core principles.

• Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance
• Formal and informal training opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards
• Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication

We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer…