EH&S Coordinator

Description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. With over 7,500 employees worldwide, we manufacture on four continents and generate sales in more than 100 countries. We offer a wide range of premium applications across diversified and growing end markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

EH&S Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities:

The EH&S Coordinator provides plant level tactical support regarding environmental, health and safety related activities ensuring compliance with Mativ and plant policies, federal, state and local laws.  The position supports the execution of safety initiatives for assigned location(s). 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspection of first aid and hearing protection cabinets
• Orders and restocks safety supplies
• Schedules and collects data from Internal Safety Inspections
• Tracks and inputs monthly safety performance results into systems for EH&S reports
• Point of contact for hourly workforce with regards to EH&S concerns and reports unsafe conditions or behaviors to Plant Leader(s)
• Audits Monthly Safety Training records to ensure completion
• Serves as Chairman for Safety Committee
• Speaks as the Safety professional to share EH&S news with other teams in group meetings
• Audits safe work procedures and reports compliance with established guidelines
• Leads or participates in the investigation of Recordable Injury, First Aid and Near Miss incidents and makes recommendations for improvements, if applicable
• Conducts safety training; including New Employee Orientation, Internal Safety Inspections and other supplemental EH&S training programs in support of the operation
• Serves as Confined Space Attendant or Fire Watch as needed
• Approver for New, Unsafe or Relocated Inspection release procedure
• Coordinates with Maintenance Supervisor for prioritization of safety-related Maintenance and facilities projects to be reported to Plant Leadership
• Provides emergency first aid as needed and serves as the leader of the Emergency Action team including the site emergency plans
• Audits cleanliness of facility
• Ensures visitors and contractors understand the SWM EH&S policies
• Supports safe work practices of new or altered equipment by participating as a member of the commissioning team
• Travel up to 10%

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years related experience in a manufacturing operation; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Manufacturing experience in supporting safety initiatives is preferred.
• Specific training in OSHA, emergency response, basic first aid, CPR and use of an AED preferred

Required Skills:

• Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally
• Collaboration and delegation skills
• Flexible to change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Understanding and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Project Management and prioritization abilities
• Ability to operate calmly during a crisis situation