Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in - on time, every time - so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries. We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team - including believing in you. We are currently looking for a Regional EHS Coordinator to join our growing team JOB SUMMARY Responsible for supporting environmental, health and safety related initiatives, training, continuous improvement, incident response and investigations, reporting, and worker's compensation throughout Certified Group (CG) Corporations Eastern Region and directly responsible for the EHS Program in Greensboro. You will operate within a highly collaborative work environment and report directly to the Corporate EHS Director. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Creation, revision, and implementation of CG Corporate EHS Policies, Procedures and Forms Oversight management of all EHS processes within the Eastern Region including Canada with direct responsibility for the Greensboro, NC facility. Agenda and Minutes of the Safety/Management Meetings Maintain regular correspondence with the Corporate EHS Director Maintain EHS related documentation Prepare for, participate in and follow up on Corporate EHS Audits, as needed Preparing Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Safety Review Reports, as needed Contribute to pollution reduction, recycling and sustainability efforts Develop regional EHS communications Online database and SharePoint management where needed. Identify and administer programs and training to reinforce a culture of safety Maintain applicable EHS scorecards Review fleet telematics data for trends and develop action plans for improvement Chemical safety and compliance- ensuring chemical inventories for all labs and inventory rooms are being conducted, tracked, analyzed, with annual waste stream analysis and waste mgmt. plan reviews. Safe Driving Program - work with HR and facilities to maintain the driver's safety program. Validate drivers, pull MVR's, and coordinate Drivers Safety training. Workers Compensation, assistance with: Completion of incident investigation reports, database entry, and case management Incident tracking and trend analysis Annual 300A Summary reports Required OSHA incident filings, as needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program including: Review and evaluate of all PPE programs / requirements / usage / etc Coordination of the Prescription Safety Eyewear process Schedule, Coordinate, and ensure Emergency Drills are being conducted, including: Semi-annual Fire Drills for all shifts and all buildings Annual Power Outage Drill Annual Severe Weather Drill Active Shooter Various other drills as needed. Attendance at various Committee meetings, such as: Health and Safety/Management Meetings (monthly) Safety and Facility Meetings (as needed) Executive call (weekly) Operations (monthly) Ensuring and possibly coordinating waste pick-ups, removal of chemicals, maintaining waste manifests, waste stream analysis, and annual waste summary reports, as needed. Health & Safety Training Ensure EHS training programs are being assigned, completed, and summary reports, as needed. This could include direct training administration, arranging for outside providers or managing online training portals. Promote safe work practices and safety awareness through all levels Other duties as assigned SUPERVISION Supervises a specific business function requiring independent discretion and judgement in the areas of safety, environmental compliance and fixed assets for multi-state/multi-lab facilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Council for Education Accreditation (CEA) Required College, technical institute diploma or University Degree (preferred) Occupational Health and Safety Certificate (preferred) Standard First Aid Training (preferred) Familiar with the creation, administration and maintenance of EHS Programs within a laboratory environment Familiar with the identification and control of laboratory and EHS related hazard Experience in digital and physical recordkeeping Experience with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste Classification/Management (preferred) HAZWOPER 40 Hour (preferred) PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting for extended periods of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Corporate assignments / duties as assigned Day and/or night shifts Attending conferences / meetings / seminars Use of safety equipment / PPE. Must be able to drive a vehicle to and from inspections. Will require travel within the Region to include Canada (Ontario) 25 - 50% of time. Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens BENEFITS: Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Group Medical Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Accounts Dental Paid Holidays and Time Off Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status. J-18808-Ljbffr
