EHS Coordinator - Topeka, KS

EHS Coordinator - Topeka, KS

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Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring, Inclusive, and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Job Summary : Responsible for providing support to all aspects of EHS programs and initiatives. Research and resolution of EHS issues in a timely manner and provide proactive solutions in order to minimize recurrence of the issue. Responsible for monitoring safety performance and recommending and implementing changes in order to drive continuous improvement. Preparation and maintenance of EHS records and reports for compliance with all regulatory and corporate standards. The primary accountabilities of the role include ensuring the safety and health of plant employees, as well as the community and environment, safety compliance, EHS enforcement and compliance, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team. The EHS Coordinator works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others in all production and support functions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinate industrial safety and environmental systems, e.g., environmental compliance monitoring, hazardous chemical inventories report, SDS maintenance
• Assist in developing programs / projects to meet plant sustainability goals
• Inspect machines, equipment and environment for accident prevention devices, fire prevention and energy / sustainability improvements
• Formulate EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental, occupational health and safety regulations and corporate standards as well as become an SME (subject matter expert) on site's standards compliance
• Conduct and / or coordinate EHS training, including new hire and refresher for all employees
• Support investigating accidents to ascertain root causes in order to recommend preventive safety measures and to aid in developing safety programs to prevent recurrence
• Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling (e.g., noise, dust, toxics, etc.), to ensure employee health and safety and coordinates both annual and as needed testing for employees
• Assist in performing internal audits (e.g., annual EHS self-assessment, etc.) and external audits as required
• Develops training materials such as SOPs, SWIS (and OPLs; will train peers. Actively and openly shares knowledge and develops skills of others in the work team. Actively participates in continuous learning opportunities
• Oversees OSHA record keeping, coordinates testing and supports worker's compensation program which may involve communication with hospital resources, and federal, state and local regulatory agencies
• Meets business needs by flexing scheduled work hours or contributing additional work hours when needed. Models safety and quality behaviors and meets or exceeds compliance with all internal standards, such as GMPs, AIB, Micro standards, PPE guidelines, safety procedures and quality standards
• Development of short term plans, writing of documents and programs, and internal / external communications as needed

Minimum Education Required : High School / GED

Job Category : Coordinator

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities :

Compensation and Benefits : Salary Range $51,200 - $70,000 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits : Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation / PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

City : Topeka

State : Kansas

Job Code : Operations_Specialist

Company : Colgate-Palmolive

Salary Range : $45,000-$60,000