EHS Coordinator

Job Summary

Nidec is the world’s No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", from miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise with over 300 subsidiaries and affiliates, producing high‑efficiency motors for industrial, commercial, and environmental applications worldwide.

Shift: 1st Shift
Days of Work:
Monday – Friday

Work Hours:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Work Location:

On‑site (Mankato, MN)
Starting Salary: $25.58 – $35.82 hourly
Pay Frequency:
Bi‑Weekly

• Competitive Compensation:
  Attractive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective immediately.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with 100% employee match on first 6% plus 3% employer contribution.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Generous PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance:
  Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.

Coordinate plant‑wide safety and environmental programs for all employees to provide an injury‑free workplace that complies with and exceeds all regulations. Serve as a resource, communicator, trainer, and solutions provider for safety and environmental matters, engaging employees and leading proactive injury reduction initiatives.

• Plan, implement, and manage safety/environmental policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and other regulations.
• Develop and deliver training programs for managers and employees on workplace safety practices.
• Lead all safety related activities, including initiatives and the plant safety committee.
• Inspect facilities to identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and monitor implementation.
• Compile and submit accident and environmental reports to Nidec Corporate and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on workers’ compensation programs to reduce lost time.
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental records in accordance with corporate retention guidelines.
• Ensure timely submission of all environmental permits and reports.
• Lead investigations of work‑related incidents, recommending corrective action.
• Act as a resource for managers and employees on safety and environmental issues.
• Prepare required OSHA and company reports.
• Perform administrative duties including filing, tracking data, and communications.
• Write, review, or update safety policies and procedures.

• 1–3 years applicable experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience generating regulatory reporting and interpreting OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910).
• Experience with safety teams, employee training, incident investigation, and corrective actions.
• Worker Compensation Certification is a plus.
• OSHA (10/30), CPR, First Aid certification is a plus.

• Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in safety, environmental, industrial technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

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First Shift (United States of America)

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