EHS Specialist

Location: Black River Falls
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Black River Falls, Wisconsin, United Statestime type:
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Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
R25 02314

The EHS Specialist reports directly to the Plant Manager at the facility and is responsible for continuously monitoring and adapting safety procedures and operations to ensure a safe and fully compliance work environment for all associates at Regal Rexnord.
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* What You’ll Do:

*** Develops, improves, and deploys Environmental Health and Safety internal procedures and controls.
* Drives Environmental/ Health and Occupational Safety Management Systems, Waste Minimization, Emergency Management, Employee Engagement, communication etc. in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
* Responsible to obtain and update required permits and EH&S reports to regulatory authorities.
* Conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments to drive performance.
* Lead accident investigations and evaluate risk management to mitigate significant hazards and loss trends.
* Manage workers compensation and claims management, including coordinating return to work activities and claim resolution.
* Function as a liaison between government officials and Regal Rexnord on all safety and environmental related issues.
* Ensure all Fire and Emergency Equipment (Extinguishers, Pumps, Smoke Detectors, Sprinklers, Valves, and Fire Alarms) are complying and functional.
* Participate in Kaizen events and other committees.
* Deploy and manage ergonomic standards within the site.
* Report on Health and Safety issues and statistics on a timely manner.
* Supervises the activities of the security team for the site.
* Implement and facilitate environmental, health and safety education and training to support regulatory and business requirements.
* Be capable of aligning the local team and influencing others to achieve the desired EHS performance objectives outlined by corporate initiatives, business unit initiatives, and local/site initiatives.
* Develop and implement annual Environmental Health and Safety compliance calendar.
* Lead Environmental Health and Safety discussion during Safety Operation Review.
* Partners with leadership team and plant manager to create a safety and sustainability culture through performing job risk assessments and behavior modification programs.
* Provide hiring, promotion, and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports.
* Lead Environmental Health and Safety discussion during Safety Operation Review.
* Provide subject matter expertise, manages risks, and develops strategies and standardized methods to ensure continuous improvement in the EHS function.
* Raise awareness at all organizational levels of the impact of emerging EHS issues including ethical, social responsibility, best practices, and legislation.
* Build strong relationships with other internal functions.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
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* Skills:

*** Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, detailed oriented, well organized, self-motivated, and strong work ethics.
* Strong knowledge to coach and mentor others.
* In-depth knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety Regulations.
* Ability to work and engage with all levels of stakeholders.
** Requirements:
*** Bachelor’s degree preferred
* Previous Manufacturing Experience required
* 3-5 years of EHS management experience required, similar levels, or areas.
* Site Responsibility is a plus.
* Acting in a supervisory/management/leader role
* Strong understanding of environmental regulations
** Travel:
** Up to 10%# #
** Benefits
* ** Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
* Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
* Paid Time Off and Holidays
* 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
* Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
* Paid Leaves
* Tuition Assistance#
** About Regal Rexnord
** Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help…