H&S Coordinator

Reynolds American is evolving at a pace like no other organization.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be the change!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Experienced non-management

FUNCTION: Operations

LOCATION: Tobaccoville, NC

Reports to: H&S Lead Manager

Number of Direct Reports: N/A

Core Relationships:

Internal – Sr Director, Director, Cell Manager, Supervisor, Production Associates

External – Authorities

Geographic Scope: Local

Travel Required: N/A

• Provide technical EHS support, information, training to production.
• Conduct periodic inspections of facilities and support plant personnel to implement controls to minimize safety and health hazards, as well as appropriate selection of personal protective equipment.
• Promote EHS awareness through newsletters, accident alerts, and specific training programs.
• Coordinate Safety Champions program by attending the meetings, reviewing inspection reports, providing member training, and proactively address safety concerns and suggestions.
• Audit practices and records to ensure compliance with company programs and applicable EHS regulations.
• Conduct investigations of near misses, first-aid cases, and recordable cases and maintain appropriate records and accident logs.
• Coordinate exposure monitoring as needed.
• Maintain required EHS data, documents, and files.

• Can you describe your experience in designing and implementing safety programs, particularly in a manufacturing or industrial environment?
• How would you approach coordinating safety activities for a large group of production associates, ensuring everyone completes their assigned safety tasks?

• Proven experience (3+ years) in deploying and managing health and safety programs within industrial or manufacturing environments. This includes organizing safety activities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Experience in leading safety training programs, engaging employees, and ensuring that safety protocols are properly understood and followed by staff at all levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization, including frontline workers and senior management, to promote safety awareness and ensure smooth coordination of safety activities.
• Strong ability to conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, and safety audits to evaluate and address safety issues. Ensures that safety activities align with the identified risks.
• Excellent organizational skills for scheduling and coordinating safety activities and tracking completion of tasks.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety (EHS), Occupational Safety, or a related field is required, or equivalent experience in the field.
• Certification in OSHA standards is required to ensure knowledge of legal compliance and best practices in workplace safety.

We are Reynolds American—A member of the British American Tobacco Group

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation.
See what is possible for you at Reynolds American.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

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